Utah History By Dove Period: Jan 1, 1840 to May 25, 2011 Utah History Jul 24, 1846 First group of mormons arrive in Utah with Brigham Young. Jul 17, 1853 The Walker War with the Ute indians begins. Dec 7, 1861 Utah had its third movement for statehood. Mar 1, 1879 The fist telephone service in utah. Mar 3, 1887 The Edmund's Tucker Act was passed by congress. Jan 4, 1896 Utah became a state. Aug 14, 1909 Rainbow Brigde was discovered. May 26, 1915 Utah state capitol is completed.
