How Do You Research The History Of Utah?
Utah is known as the Beehive State and became the 45th state to join the Union on Jan. 4, 1896. This state will be of interest to students of American history due to the completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Point in 1869. The following steps will aid in your search for information about this state. Search history websites and books to learn about the best-known aspect of Utah–its status as a Mormon-dominated state. Make sure to look for facts about Utah’s history as a territory and state. Read up on the origin of Utah’s name as a Ute word meaning “people of the mountains.” Also make sure to look for facts about the first European contact by the Spanish friars Escalante and Dominguez in 1776. Look for information about the original inhabitants of Utah: Native American groups including the Gosiute, Navajo, Southern Paiute, Shoshone and the Ute. Study how the first permanent settlement was Fort Buenaventura established by Miles Goodyear on the Ogden River in 1845. St
