About Tooele
Founded in 1853 by Mormon pioneers, Tooele has evolved into a thriving community that blends small-town living with convenient access to the Salt Lake metropolitan area. The city has experienced steady growth thanks to affordability, expanding employment, excellent schools, and proximity to major employers including Tooele Army Depot, Utah Motorsports Campus, Northrop Grumman, and businesses throughout the Salt Lake Valley. Outdoor recreation includes the Oquirrh and Stansbury Mountains, Deseret Peak Recreation Complex, Settlement Canyon Reservoir, the Great Salt Lake, Bonneville Salt Flats, Five Mile Pass, Skull Valley, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail.
