Christopher Layton. Public Domain photo. |
Some interesting facts about Layton:
- Alfalfa was Layton’s most popular crop in the early 1900s.
- Layton had a business boom in 1946, following World War II, with its expanded population.
- Ground was broken for Hill Air Force Base in 1940.
- Layton High School opens in 1965.
- Northridge High School opens 1992.
- Layton Hills Mall opens in 1980.
- Layton used to have a classic movie theater, the Ritz, at 96 North Main, that operated from 1941-1968.
What are some of your favorite things about Layton? Do you have a favorite hang out place or restaurant?