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"Deseret" was not the name of a city but of an entire region in the Intermountain West and a proposed US Territory. It encompassed areas in what is today Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, and California.

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Founded by the mormons which city was originally called deseret?

'Deseret' is what the original Mormon Pioneers named the area around what is now called "Utah". The federal government changed the name to Utah when they applied to become a state. It was not a city. The capital city of Deseret was Great Salt Lake City, which is now called Salt Lake City.


What state did the Mormon pioneers name Deseret which is Mormon for honey bee?

The state of Deseret, proposed by Mormon pioneers, covered much the area that is now Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona. "Mormon" is not a language, so deseret is not 'Mormon' for honeybee. Deseret is one of the few non-English words found in the Book of Mormon, where it is defined as honeybee.


What does the word Deseret have to do with the Mormon religion?

The word Deseret is found in the Book of Mormon and supposedly means Honeybee. Early Mormons adopted this word and the symbol of the beehive to represent their industriousness - they were busy, hardworking, and highly organized, just like bees.The Deseret title can still be found on many things related to or owned by the church such as Deseret News (a Mormon-owned newspaper), Deseret Industries (a Mormon owned thrift store), and Deseret Book (a Mormon book store).


What is deseret finally?

The word 'Deseret' is defined by the Book of Mormon as honeybee. (See Ether 2:3) Deseret was the name of a territory or state proposed by the Mormon pioneers, which covered parts of modern day Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and California. In pioneer times, the word Deseret was almost used synonymously with the word Zion - it was the home of the Saints. Deseret was also used to name things of Mormon origin, such as the Deseret Alphabet or the Deseret News. Today, Deseret is still used in the names of companies or organizations affiliated with the Mormon Church, including Deseret Book, Deseret Industries, Deseret News, and Deseret Transportation.


What was the name of the present day Utah?

Deseret from the Book of Mormon meaning honeybee.


What words did the book of Mormon contribute to the English language?

Most of the unique words in the Book of Mormon are proper names. These words are not in common use in the English language, aside from a few cities and towns which were founded by Mormons and given these names. For example: Nephi, Lehi, Cumorah, Manti, or Moroni. The word "Mormon" comes from the Book of Mormon, and is probably the most used unique Book of Mormon word in the English language. Another unique word in the Book of Mormon is 'Deseret' which means honeybee. The word Deseret is often used in businesses or organizations owned by Mormons or the Mormon church - for example, Deseret Book, Deseret Industries, Deseret Ranch, and Deseret Transportation.


What states were not part of the Mormon provisional government state of deseret?

Nine western states had portions of their state in the Mormon Provisional State of Deseret. Washington and Montana were not. Therefore 41 states were not part of the Provisional State of Deseret.


What present-day state capital city also served as the capital of Deseret a territory organized by Mormon settlers in 1849?

Salt Lake City, Utah also served as the capital of the Territory of Deseret. At that time it was called "Great Salt Lake City". When Utah first became a state, the capital was Fillmore. Later on, the capital was moved back to Salt Lake City.


Is ACN Mormon owned?

No. ACN is not owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). The only for-profit ventures owned by the Church are: Deseret Book - a religious book and gift store Deseret Media - includes Deseret News, KSL-5 TV and KSL newsradio all based in Salt Lake City, UT. Temple Square Hospitality - a handful of restaurants and reception centers in downtown Salt Lake City


Who founded Salt Lake City?

Mormons are the founders of Utah. They wanted it to be called the state of Deseret, but the government wouldn't have it.


Does the Mormon church own ally bank?

No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) does not own or operate any banks. The Church owns Deseret Management Corporation, which is holding company. Deseret Management operates several media sources in the Western U.S., including Deseret News, Bonneville International, and KSL Broadcasting. They also operate Deseret Book (a religious book and media store), Temple Square Hospitality (a collection of restaraunts and reception centers in Salt Lake City), and Beneficial Financial group. The Church also owns and operates many not-for-profit charitable organizations, including Deseret Industries (a thrift store), LDS Family Services, and grows, processes, packages, and donates food to various community sources and food banks. Deseret Management's website is at the "Related Link" below.


What city was called the dessert founded by Mormons?

No city was originally called Deseret, the state of Utah was once called Deseret (before it became an official U.S. Territory). The area that 'Deseret' took up was much larger than the area that Utah takes up now.