Utah History

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  • Mormon Pioneers arrived in Utah

    Mormon Pioneers arrived in Utah
    First party of Mormon pioneers arrive in the Salt Lake Valley.

  • Walker War

    Walker War
    The Walker War happened.

  • Golden Spike

    Golden Spike
    The Golden Spike was driven into the ground.

  • Poland Act passed

    Poland Act passed in Congress making it legal to prosecute Mormon for practicing polygamy.

  • First telephone game of chess!

    First telephone game of chess!
    On September 7 a game of chess by telephone was played between Salt Lake and Ogden. Salt Lake won!! :)