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Revision as of 01:47, 26 September 2024
Details
- Territorial governor: George W. Emery (1875-1880)
- Capital: Salt Lake City
History
- Statehood was petitioned for in 1849-50 using the name Deseret
- Utah Territory formed, 1850; capital, Fillmore
- On May 10, 1869, the First transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory Summit, north of the Great Salt Lake.
- Statehood was officially granted on January 4, 1896.
- Mormon pioneers under the leadership of Brigham Young (1847-1877), the second church president.
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