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| − | [[ | + | {{USState |
| + | |name=Utah | ||
| + | |flag=Flag of Utah.png | ||
| + | |motto="Industry" | ||
| + | |nick=The Beehive State | ||
| + | |capital=[[Salt Lake City]] | ||
| + | |language=English | ||
| + | |governor=Spencer Cox | ||
| + | |gparty=Republican | ||
| + | |senator2=Mike Lee | ||
| + | |s2party=Republican | ||
| + | |s2phone=(202) 224-5444 | ||
| + | |s2email=https://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/one_item_and_teasers/Lee_Mike.htm Contact | ||
| + | |senator1=John Curtis | ||
| + | |s1party=Republican | ||
| + | |s1phone= | ||
| + | |s1email= | ||
| + | |population=3,250,000 (2020) | ||
| + | |date=January 4, 1896 (45th) | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | '''Utah''', known as the ''Beehive State'', is the forty-fifth state to enter into the union, achieving statehood on Jan. 4, 1896. Approximately 62% of Utah's residents are members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints]] ([[Mormons]]), although this number is waning<ref>http://www.sltrib.com/ci_2886596</ref> as Utah officials (nearly all are Mormon, and many are [[opposition to Donald Trump|anti-Trump]]) have banned [[conversion therapy]] like [[liberal]] [[California]]. '''''Utah has become a hotbead of horrific violence by [[Mormon]] [[transgender]]s, including the assassination of [[Charlie Kirk]] on September 10, 2025, by a transgender's lover'''''. | ||
| − | + | Utah's capital and largest city is [[Salt Lake City]], where Temple Square includes the headquarters of the global Mormon church, which has a predominantly foreign membership. The [[Great Salt Lake]], located in northern Utah, is the largest saltwater lake in the Western hemisphere,<ref>http://www.utah.com/stateparks/great_salt_lake.htm</ref> and is likely a remnant of the [[Great Flood]]. | |
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| − | The state | + | The state bird is the California Seagull. The state insect is the European Honey Bee. |
| − | The state | + | The state Constitution of Utah, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''. It says: |
| + | :''Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we, the people of Utah, in order to secure and perpetuate the principles of free government, do ordain and establish this CONSTITUTION.'' | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The first permanent European settlement of Utah came in 1847 when members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, led by [[Brigham Young]], settled there, which ended their long westward trek to escape persecution. Peace would prove illusory, as relations with Native | + | The first permanent European settlement of Utah came in 1847 when members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, led by [[Brigham Young]], settled there, which ended their long westward trek to escape persecution. Peace would prove illusory, as relations with [[Native American]]s and white non-Mormons would turn sour. The infamous [[Mountain Meadows Massacre]] of 1857 led to over 100 deaths.<ref>[http://www.lds.org/portal/site/LDSOrg/menuitem.b12f9d18fae655bb69095bd3e44916a0/?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=1c234dc029133110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&locale=0 The Mountain Meadows Massacre]</ref><ref>http://www.cesnur.org/testi/morm_01.htm</ref> |
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| + | The first transcontinental railroad was officially completed at Promontory Summit, Utah (in the state's northwestern corner) on May 10, 1869. | ||
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| + | Utah was admitted into the Union in 1896, after the Church banned [[polygamy]] on the basis that a "new revelation" from God had commanded this. | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
| + | [[File:Great Salt Lake ISS 2003.jpg|thumb|right|Great Salt Lake]] | ||
| + | Utah is among the reddest of red states, having elected [[President Bush]] by some of the highest margins of any state in both 2000 and 2004 and supporting [[John McCain]] in 2008. [[Salt Lake City]] is generally the only exception, having a mayor, Rocky Anderson, who is very liberal.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17154193/</ref> Both of the state's Senators ([[Mitt Romney]] and [[Mike Lee]]) are [[Republican]]s, and all four of the state's Representatives are Republicans.<ref>https://www.govtrack.us/congress/findyourreps.xpd?state=UT</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Elected Officials== | ||
| + | ===Federal=== | ||
| + | *Sen. [[John Curtis]] (R) | ||
| + | *Sen. [[Mike Lee]] (R) | ||
| + | *Rep. [[Blake Moore]] [R, UT–01] | ||
| + | *Rep. [[Chris Stewart]] [R, UT–02] | ||
| + | *Rep. [[John Curtis]] [R, UT–03] | ||
| + | *Rep. [[Burgess Owens]] [R, UT–04] | ||
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| + | ===Statewide=== | ||
| + | *Governor [[Spencer Cox]] (R) | ||
| + | *Lt. Governor [[Deidre Henderson]] (R) | ||
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| + | ==Out of wedlock births== | ||
| − | Utah | + | Utah has the lowest rate in the nation of out of wedlock births at 18%. The highest is [[Mississippi]] with 53%.<ref>San Diego Union-Tribune Newspaper, Nov. 9th, 2008</ref> |
==Notable people from Utah== | ==Notable people from Utah== | ||
| − | + | *[[Mario Capecchi]] - Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for "Discoveries for introducing specific gene modifications in mice by the use of embryonic stem cells." | |
*[[Orson Scott Card]], science-fiction writer best known for the ''Ender's Game'' series, has lived in Orem. | *[[Orson Scott Card]], science-fiction writer best known for the ''Ender's Game'' series, has lived in Orem. | ||
*[[Orrin Hatch]] - Republican U.S. Senator from Utah, serving since 1977. | *[[Orrin Hatch]] - Republican U.S. Senator from Utah, serving since 1977. | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Jon Huntsman, Jr.]], 2012 presidential candidate, current U.S. ambassador to Russia |
| − | *[[Ken Jennings]], who made a record 74 straight appearances on the game show ''Jeopardy'', | + | **[[Thomas Monson|Thomas S. Monson]], President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from February 3rd 2008 to January 2nd 2018, was born in Salt Lake City. |
| + | *[[Ken Jennings]], who made a record 74 straight appearances on the game show ''Jeopardy'' (and is now the show's host), attended Brigham Young University. | ||
*[[Donny Osmond]] and [[Marie Osmond]] - singers and actors; both were born in Ogden. | *[[Donny Osmond]] and [[Marie Osmond]] - singers and actors; both were born in Ogden. | ||
| + | *[[Grant Speed]], weatern sculptor | ||
*[[Brigham Young]], perhaps the most important person in the history of the founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints other than the founder, Joseph Smith, Jr., was part of the aforementioned settling of the state in the 1840s. | *[[Brigham Young]], perhaps the most important person in the history of the founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints other than the founder, Joseph Smith, Jr., was part of the aforementioned settling of the state in the 1840s. | ||
*[[Steve Young]] - Hall of Fame quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Steve is a direct descendant of [[Brigham Young]]. | *[[Steve Young]] - Hall of Fame quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Steve is a direct descendant of [[Brigham Young]]. | ||
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| − | ==See | + | ==External links== |
| − | [[Bountiful Utah Temple]] | + | * [http://www.city-data.com/city/Utah.html Utah Cities] on [[City-data.com]] |
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Bountiful Utah Temple]] | ||
| + | *[[Logan Utah Temple]] | ||
| + | *[[Manti Utah Temple]] | ||
| + | *[[Monticello Utah Temple]] | ||
{{USstates}} | {{USstates}} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Utah]] |
| + | [[Category:Red States]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:16, April 27, 2026
Utah, known as the Beehive State, is the forty-fifth state to enter into the union, achieving statehood on Jan. 4, 1896. Approximately 62% of Utah's residents are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), although this number is waning[1] as Utah officials (nearly all are Mormon, and many are anti-Trump) have banned conversion therapy like liberal California. Utah has become a hotbead of horrific violence by Mormon transgenders, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, by a transgender's lover.
| Capital | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Beehive State |
| Official Language | English |
| Governor | Spencer Cox, R |
| Senator | John Curtis, R [] |
| Senator | Mike Lee, R (202) 224-5444 Contact |
| Population | 3,250,000 (2020) |
| Ratification of Constitution/or statehood | January 4, 1896 (45th) |
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Motto: "Industry" |
Utah's capital and largest city is Salt Lake City, where Temple Square includes the headquarters of the global Mormon church, which has a predominantly foreign membership. The Great Salt Lake, located in northern Utah, is the largest saltwater lake in the Western hemisphere,[2] and is likely a remnant of the Great Flood.
The state bird is the California Seagull. The state insect is the European Honey Bee.
The state Constitution of Utah, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe. It says:
- Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we, the people of Utah, in order to secure and perpetuate the principles of free government, do ordain and establish this CONSTITUTION.
History
The first permanent European settlement of Utah came in 1847 when members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, led by Brigham Young, settled there, which ended their long westward trek to escape persecution. Peace would prove illusory, as relations with Native Americans and white non-Mormons would turn sour. The infamous Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857 led to over 100 deaths.[3][4]
The first transcontinental railroad was officially completed at Promontory Summit, Utah (in the state's northwestern corner) on May 10, 1869.
Utah was admitted into the Union in 1896, after the Church banned polygamy on the basis that a "new revelation" from God had commanded this.
Politics
Utah is among the reddest of red states, having elected President Bush by some of the highest margins of any state in both 2000 and 2004 and supporting John McCain in 2008. Salt Lake City is generally the only exception, having a mayor, Rocky Anderson, who is very liberal.[5] Both of the state's Senators (Mitt Romney and Mike Lee) are Republicans, and all four of the state's Representatives are Republicans.[6]
Elected Officials
Federal
- Sen. John Curtis (R)
- Sen. Mike Lee (R)
- Rep. Blake Moore [R, UTâ01]
- Rep. Chris Stewart [R, UTâ02]
- Rep. John Curtis [R, UTâ03]
- Rep. Burgess Owens [R, UTâ04]
Statewide
- Governor Spencer Cox (R)
- Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson (R)
Out of wedlock births
Utah has the lowest rate in the nation of out of wedlock births at 18%. The highest is Mississippi with 53%.[7]
Notable people from Utah
- Mario Capecchi - Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for "Discoveries for introducing specific gene modifications in mice by the use of embryonic stem cells."
- Orson Scott Card, science-fiction writer best known for the Ender's Game series, has lived in Orem.
- Orrin Hatch - Republican U.S. Senator from Utah, serving since 1977.
- Jon Huntsman, Jr., 2012 presidential candidate, current U.S. ambassador to Russia
- Thomas S. Monson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from February 3rd 2008 to January 2nd 2018, was born in Salt Lake City.
- Ken Jennings, who made a record 74 straight appearances on the game show Jeopardy (and is now the show's host), attended Brigham Young University.
- Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond - singers and actors; both were born in Ogden.
- Grant Speed, weatern sculptor
- Brigham Young, perhaps the most important person in the history of the founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints other than the founder, Joseph Smith, Jr., was part of the aforementioned settling of the state in the 1840s.
- Steve Young - Hall of Fame quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Steve is a direct descendant of Brigham Young.
References
- â http://www.sltrib.com/ci_2886596
- â http://www.utah.com/stateparks/great_salt_lake.htm
- â The Mountain Meadows Massacre
- â http://www.cesnur.org/testi/morm_01.htm
- â http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17154193/
- â https://www.govtrack.us/congress/findyourreps.xpd?state=UT
- â San Diego Union-Tribune Newspaper, Nov. 9th, 2008
External links
See also