Utah History timeline By tubasandoboesarecool Jul 24, 1847 morman followers led by brigham young arrives in utah Feb 28, 1850 University of utah opens May 10, 1869 transcontitental railroad was completed Mar 23, 1877 john d lee was convited Jan 25, 1880 teh secert and finale solotion for polygamy Jan 4, 1896 Utah became a state May 5, 1900 2 funerals for miners Aug 25, 1916 National Park Serves passed congress and was signed by President Woodrow Wilson Jul 15, 1920 indian remains found Jul 1, 1943 geneva steel plant begins