In 1853 another conflict with the Indians caused the the settlers under the advice of Brigham Young, who had built a six room adobe home there in 1851, to fortify the city. Pacification of the Indians in 1854 caused a halt of the fort wall construction and the project was never completed.

During the 19th century the sugar beet industry began to grow and a processing and canning plant was built. Fruit orchards also flourished in the area to become North Ogden's economic staple. A railroad spur out of Ogden allows for nationwide product distribution.

A demand for more water caused the city to incorporate on February 1, 1934.

G. William Wiersdorf

See: John W. Van Cott, Utah Place Names; North Ogden Historical Museum; Wikipedia