History of Torrey,Utah
Taken from the Utah Place Names (Links Added)

TORREY

Torrey is a small agricultural community on U-24 between Bicknell and Capitol Reef National Park, It was named in honor of Colonel Torrey, who fought in the Spanish American War. Torrey has had several earlier names such as Poverty Flat, Youngstown, Central, Popular, and Bortita.

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