Sterling, Utah
(Settled in 1873)
Origin of present name unknown. First named Pettyville for the Petty family, early settlers. Later called Leesburg, Buncetown and Pettytown.
Community Facts
- County: Sanpete
- Coordinates: 39.1936, -111.6924
- Population: 274 (97 households)
Gardening Info
- Hardiness Zone: 6a
- Annual Precipitation: 12.0 in.
1991-2020 precipitation normals
Sources
- Location: USGS
- Founding and name: Adapted from Origins of Utah Place Names
- Population and households: 2020 Census
- Hardiness zone: USDA
- Annual precipitation: PRISM
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by Beehive Guide. Updated Oct. 19, 2026.