Utah History

  • Mexican War began

    Mexican War began
  • The grasshopper plagues endanger crops

    The grasshopper plagues endanger crops
  • Discovery of silver and lead in Brigham Canyon

    Discovery of silver and lead in Brigham Canyon
  • The first telephone service was established in Ogden

    The first telephone service was established in Ogden
  • The Edmunds- Tucker Act was passed by congress

    The Edmunds- Tucker Act was passed by congress
  • Utah became the 45th state

    Utah became the 45th state
  • Discovery of Rainbow Bridge

    Discovery of Rainbow Bridge
  • strawberry reservoir was completed

    strawberry reservoir was completed
  • Bryce Canyon national park was established

    Bryce Canyon national park was established
  • During the great depression more than 500 men came into the town from around different sections of the state looking for work

    During the great depression more than 500 men came into the town from around different sections of the state looking for work
  • topaz operated near delta

    topaz operated near delta
  • congress creates Colorado river storage project

    congress creates Colorado river storage project
  • Flaming Gorge Dam on the Green River is dedicated

    Flaming Gorge Dam on the Green River is dedicated
  • (mormon) president David O' Mckay died

    (mormon) president David O' Mckay died
  • A explosive device at the university of Ut. was defused

    A explosive device at the university of Ut. was defused
  • (mormon) president Ezra Taft Benson died

    (mormon) president Ezra Taft Benson died
  • A small airplane crashed in the Great Salt lake killing all 9 people on board.

    A small airplane crashed in the Great Salt lake killing all 9 people on board.