Incorporated in 1850, Ogden was first settled by Mormon pioneers. In 1869, the transcontinental railroad was completed and Ogden became known as the āJunction City.ā With the rise and fall of the railroad as a backdrop, Ogdenās legendary locals emerged in business, politics, and culture. Famous entrepreneurs, like David Eccles and the Wattis brothers, left their mark across the West, while actors like Robert Walker, Moroni Olsen, and Gedde Watanabe took on Hollywood. Richard Richards left Ogden to shape national politics as chairman of the Republican National Committee, while Fred Kiesel challenged the local majority to become Ogdenās first non-Mormon mayor. Through it all, Ogdenās everyday citizens have helped shape the community as well. From Willie Moore, whose barbershop has stood on Ogdenās infamous 25th Street for decades, to the women of the Red Cross who served food to over a million servicemen in transit during World War II, Ogdenās history is full of local legends.
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