Utah History By m&m201 Jul 24, 1847 The mormons enter the Salt Lake valley Feb 14, 1853 Salt Lake temple was dedicated May 10, 1869 Golden spike nailed in Mar 1, 1879 Telephone is invented May 6, 1882 The Edmunds act passes Jan 4, 1896 Utah becomes a state Feb 20, 1902 Reed Smoot is elected to the senate Oct 9, 1916 Dedication of the Utah State Capitol Feb 25, 1928 Bryce Canyon is established as a National Park Sep 3, 1932 Stock market crashes Dec 8, 1941 America enters World War two