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∙ 12y agoBrigham Young originally wanted to name Utah "Deseret" but the US government said no, because who would want to live in a state with a name that sounds like desert? So Utah is named for a large native American tribe, the Utes.
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∙ 6y agoThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) was founded by Joseph Smith, Jr.The Mormons were led to Utah by Brigham Young after Joseph Smith was murdered.
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∙ 12y agoIf you are referring to the year that Utah became a state, it was 1896. Before that of course Indians, early settleres, and trappers all "founded" Utah.
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∙ 12y agoThe Spanish in 1540.
The Ute tribe of Native Americans.
On July 24,1847 Brigham Young
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∙ 13y agoKnow one really discovered Utah. The Mormon pioneers moved to there particular area and they founded the city of Salt Lake City. hence know one actually ever discovered Utah.
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What number state is Utah?
Utah was admitted to the US as the 45th state.
How many judges are on the Utah Court of Appeals?
The Utah court of appeals consists of 7 judges.
How did the US gain Utah as a state?
Utah became a territory in 1850 folloewing the Mexican-American War
When did Utah get its name?
Utah got its name from the Ute Native American tribe which reside within the states borders. The name was first officially used when the land was declared the Utah Territory in the Compromise of 1850. It was proposed by those within Utah that it be named Deseret, along with much different boundaries; the U.S. Government did not comply.
Where is monument valley located?
In Utah
Who discovered Utah's first dinosaur bones?
Earl Douglass discovered utah's first dinosaur
Who and how was Utah discovered?
Joseph smith discovered it in the 1700's
Where in Utah were many dinosaur bones discovered?
in sand
Jim Bridger discovered the?
the great salt lake
How many new dinosaurs have been discovered in Utah?
2
Why is etienne provost famous?
he discovered the area currently known as Provo Utah
When was Utah discovered by europeanse?
In 1848,Utah became a part of United States.In 1492, it became a state known to many people around the world.
Where was the first jellyfish discovered?
Prof. Robert Ignaz Lendlmayer von Lendenfield.
First non-indian settler of Utah?
here for utah is the captial is satle city for the nice loney with the other states for the cooper the class in thes u.s.a.
Where did the stegosaurus get discovered?
Othniel Charles Marsh discovered Stegosaurus near the town of Morrison, Colorado in 1877. Since then, Stegosaurus fossils have been found in the Morrison Formation in Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. In 2006, it was announced that Stegosaurus had also been discovered in Portugal.
Where were stokeosaurus fossils found?
There have been 2 different specimens of Stokesosaurus found. The species Stokesosaurus clevlandi was discovered in 1974 in Utah and Colorado in the USA. The species Stokesosaurus langhami was discovered in Dorset, England in 1984.
What is the geographic center of Utah?
Mt. Pleasant, UT Actually a few years ago for a eagle scout project, it was discovered that the geographical center of Utah is west of Ephraim, UT. there is a monument there now and you can go see it, that is if you get permission from the family that owns the property.
