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Utah
This category is for questions and answers about the western state of Utah. It was admitted to the union on January 4, 1896. Utah is known for having a very large Mormon community.
2,011 Questions
How did Brigham young lead the Mormons to Salt Lake City?
In a covered wagon pulled by a team of horses.
Another answer:
The LDS Church believes that Brigham Young was inspired and knew the direction and place of where he was supposed to lead the people to. He had stated he had seen the place in vision. He knew to go west and the variations of northwest and southwest, but he didn't know exactly how long or how far the place was until he got there. When he got to the valley (where a statue now stands) he announced: "This is the place!".
What is the driving distance from Reno Nevada to bryce canyon national park Utah?
The driving distance is about 570 miles. Since there is sometimes more than one route, including back roads, this is an approximate but accurate distance. It is based on the most well-known routes between these two locations.
Officially, there are no gray or Mexican wolves in Utah (6/09). However, dispersing wolves tend to be secretive in their habits and wanderings. The gray wolf trapped near Morgan, UT in 2002 did not advertise his presence. There is a good possibility that a very small number of dispersing wolves will travel into (and out of) Utah in 2009.
On a map where is the Great Salt Lake Located?
The Great Salt Lake is located in the northern part of Utah.
What path did Mormons take from New York to SaltLake?
From Palmyra, New York, the main mass of the Mormon faith moved to Kirtland, Ohio, where they lived in peace for several years, then they moved on to Independence Missouri, where General Boggs issued an extermination order, forcing them to leave homes and land rightfully theirs to move it Nauvoo, Illinios, from whence they started the trek west to the Salt Lake Valley with their first stop being Winter Quarters, Iowa.
Which state is farther north Utah or Nebraska?
Utah - Capital Salt Lake CIty. The capital is located in the northern part of the state.
Illinois - Capital Sprinfield. The capital is located in the south/west quadrin of the state.
How do I know. I googled a United states map with capitals.
What was the place in Utah where last spike in the transcontinental railroad was driven?
The Last Spike connecting the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory on May 10, 1869.
How many feet do you park away from a fire station in Utah?
In Utah, you must park at least 20 feet away from a fire station's entrance. This regulation helps ensure that fire trucks can exit the station quickly and safely in emergency situations. Always check local ordinances, as regulations may vary by city or municipality.
Who led the Mormons to Salt Lake City Utah?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that God lead the pioneers to safety in Utah. Each of the hundreds of wagon or handcart groups that came was lead by an experienced trail guide. The first group to arrive in Salt Lake City was lead by Brigham Young, who acted as President of the Church after the murder of Joseph Smith. He had received a vision of the Salt Lake valley, so he knew the right place when he saw it.
What place in Utah starts with an x?
There are no cities or towns in Utah that begin with the letter X. Xanadu is a community in Salt Lake County, Utah. There are streets in Utah that start with X including Xanadu Circle in Salt Lake City and Xavier in Ivins, Utah.
What was completed on May 10 1869 inPromontory Point Utah?
The first Transcontinental Railroad across the United States was completed at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory on May 10, 1869.
What is the average temp in the winter at Utah?
depends where but - here are salt lake city av. temp
Jan - 25-39
feb 30-44
march 37-53
April 43-61
may 51-70
June 60-82
July 67-89
aug 66-88
sep 57-78
oct 46-65
nov 35-50
dec 27-40
