Sugar City was founded in 1903 to house the employees of a new sugar beet factory in southeast Idaho. The town served these workers and other residents until the factory closed in 1942, when the pace of the town slowed.

Gradually, Sugar City became a bedroom community to Rexburg, three miles to the south. It also supported the area's thriving agricultural industry, which centers around Idaho's potato products.

The town continues as a residential community today, although its neighborhoods are growing and businesses are expanding. The population of 1,500 is poised to grow steadily.

With the transition of Ricks College to Brigham Young University-Idaho and the construction of a Mormon Temple in Rexburg, and with accelerating growth throughout eastern Idaho, Sugar City is well-positioned to continue its development. The city will be a key player in the region's future.

Provided by The Official Web site of Sugar City, Idaho,