Why do they call Utah the beehive state?

Answer 1

The Beehive State.Important icon in the Mormon religion that is depicted on the state flag. The beehive became the official state emblem on March 4, 1959. Utahans relate the beehive symbol to industry and the pioneer virtues of thrift and perseverance. The beehive was chosen as the emblem for the provisional State of Deseret in 1848 and was maintained on the seal of the State of Utah when Utah became a state in 1896.

Answer 2

Important icon in the Mormon religion that is depicted on the state flag. The beehive became the official state emblem on March 4, 1959. Utahans relate the beehive symbol to industry and the pioneer virtues of thrift and perseverance. The beehive was chosen as the emblem for the provisional State of Deseret in 1848 and was maintained on the seal of the State of Utah when Utah became a state in 1896.

Answer 3

Because that was emblem of the provisional state of deseret -- check out the link below

Answer 4

The beehive is a symbol of industriousness widely used by the Mormons and they included it in the State Flag, so the "beehive state" became the nickname of Utah.

Answer 5

because the mormons that lived there were as fast as bees

Answer 6

Utah is called the Beehive State because a beehive is a symbol of industry and hard work. The Utah State Motto is "Industry", so the nickname, symbol, and motto coincide.

Answer 7

Yes it is known as the beehive state.

Answer 8

Utah's nickname is "the beehive state."