History of Utah

Control of Utah

Sep 4, 1600

Shoshone Indians take control of Utah this year.

Exploration

Jul 22, 1776

Silvestre Velez de Escalante and Francesco Atanasio Dominuez explored Utah on their way to California.

Utah is Claimed By Mexico

Feb 7, 1821

In this year Mexico won its inedpendence from Spain, and claimed all of Utah.

Salt Lake Was Dicovered

Dec 10, 1824

This year was when Jim Bridger discovered Salt Lake

First Woman Ever

Sep 17, 1841

Capt. John Bartleson leads first wagon train of settlers, including Nancy Kelsey, the first white woman ever to see Utah, across Utah to California.

Mormons

Jul 24, 1847

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known as Mormon pioneers, first came to the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.

Toolel and Provo

Aug 9, 1849

In 1849, Tooele and Provo were founded.

Utah Becomes a Territory

Mar 10, 1850

This date was the year that Utah became a territory of the United States.

No More Fighting

Mar 13, 1865

1865-1868 - Ute Black Hawk War: last major Indian conflict in Utah.

Statehood

Sep 30, 1896

Utah becomes a state of the U.S.

Mining Time

Feb 10, 1906

Copper mining in Bingham Canyon began

Skiing in Utah

Jan 29, 1939

Beginning in 1939, with the establishment of Alta Ski Area, and Utah has become world-renowned for its skiing.

Rise of the Suburbs

Jan 1, 1970

In the 1970's, Utah's growth of suburbs was amazingly high.

Celebration

Feb 14, 1996

Utah celebrates 100th birthday of statehood.

Olympics

Nov 13, 2002

Winter Olympic Games were held in Utah this year.