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Facts about the city

Hildale is a city in Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 2,726 at the 2010 census.Hildale is a twin city to the better-known Colorado City, Arizona, which together straddle the border between Utah and Arizona. Hildale is the headquarters of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Many adults in the community practice plural marriage. The United Effort Plan, the financial arm of the FLDS owns most of the property in the city. Since most government officials — including the police force — are FLDS members, some critics have likened the community's atmosphere to that of a prison.

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History

The FBI raided neighboring Colorado City in 1944 to break up a local polygamy ring, arresting fifteen men. The things I'm most worried about in polygamy are physical and sexual abuse of children, forced marriages among minors, welfare and tax fraud, and the diminished educational opportunities, especially among girls. As many as 50% of plural wives are on government assistance. None of this is acceptable.". Lee to the area in 1871 to hide him away from federal authorities.