SOME 120 years ago, agriculture was what Davis County was best known for. A story in the Salt Lake Herald Republican on Jan. 1, 1899 touted Davis County as a narrow strip of land, but one that was very fertile.
With two railroad lines traversing the county, it was seen often by many travelers, but few know how many crops were harvested there.
"Davis County is essentially an agricultural district," the story stated. "And in the wonderful variety of its products it is unsurpassed."
Bountiful and Centerville in particular were touted as breadbaskets for the people of Salt Lake County. There were all canning factories and dairies in Davis County.
A Herald Republican story on Dec. 31, 1899 stated that Davis County was rich in "wealth, products, resources and energy."
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