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Hatch was named after it's original pioneer, Meltiar Hatch, who arrived in 1872. He came from Nevada to Panguitch first, where he formed a co-operative herd. He brought the herd to the Hatch area to feed and ended up building a cabin beside the Sevier River about a mile south of the present town.
Meanwhile, George D. Wilson constructed a saw mill at Mammoth Creek, several miles above the ranch. Purchase of the mill allowed Hatch to produce lumber for the growing town.
Mail service was first established at Asay, a few miles south. But as it's population declined, the service was moved to Hatch.
By 1900 residents had built a small reservoir above the town. That year the dam broke, causing considerable damage to the town below. The early records of the Asay family and the Hatch family were lost in that flood.
The people purchased land at the present site and moved the post office into the new town.
By 1906 a new dam was built with state money. But that dam washed out in 1914.
Present day population stands at about 103. There are numerous motels, service stations and restaurants, ready to serve the annual tourists to the Bryce Canyon area.