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Utah Real Estate
by Sam Dodd
Utah is as diverse as its scenic landscape. Archaeological sites have been identified in all corners of the state. Utah’s first inhabitants were American Indian’s. The different tribes include the Ute, Paiute, Navajo, Goshute, and Shoshone. Mexicans and Spaniards were the first known non-Indians to enter what is now the state of Utah. Different trappers and explorers used Utah’s abundant resources and established trade routes across the 
state. The Mormon Pioneers were the first none Native American permanent settlers of the Utah.
Utahns began petitioning Congress for admission to the Union in 1849 but did not achieve statehood until 1896. During most of Utah's territorial years federally appointed men, all non-Mormons except for Brigham Young, served as territorial governors. They repeatedly clashed with the Mormon-dominated legislature. While the number of non-Mormons living in Utah was less than 10 percent, they lived mostly in the cities or in mining and railroad towns. There were several reasons the non-Mormon minority felt fearful of Mormon control: polygamy, church & state issues, and lack of free public schools.
Polygamy still held the country's attention. Congress passed the Anti-bigamy Act (1862), but it was generally not enforced. Finally, in 1887 the Edmunds-Tucker Act brought an end to the LDS Church corporation and threatened the survival of all Mormon institutions. Additionally, women, who had the vote under territorial law, did not have the right to vote by this act. Clearly something dramatic had to be done. In September 1890 Mormon Church president Wilford Woodruff issued the Manifesto. It stated that Mormons no longer accepted polygamy.
In 1891, the Democratic and Republican political parties were organized in Utah . With each of these steps, Utah moved closer to becoming a state. Careful teamwork by Mormons and non-Mormons in Washington, D.C., and positive statements by the Utah Commission led to the passage of the Enabling Act. Signed by President Grover Cleveland, this bill allowed Utahns to hold a constitutional convention and apply for admission to the Union. That convention was held in 1895. On January 4, 1896, Utah became the 45th state. Utah women campaigned successfully for the return of their right to vote. They received a full equal rights provision in the new state constitution.
Utah has a diverse economic climate. With low taxes and lots of open land many companies find Utah to be an ideal situation for starting a company. Utah leads the nation in agriculture, and manufacturing. Principal natural resources include timber, petroleum, cement, and natural gas. 
Utah has a plethora of beauty and outdoor activities. Utah is home to Arches National Park, Zion’s National Park, Bryce Canyon, and Canyonland’s National Park.
Northern Utah is home to our state capital of Salt Lake City. Other major cities include Ogden and Provo. In Southern Utah the major cities are St. George and Cedar City.
There is always something to do in Utah. From Skiing, Snowmobiling, Ice skating in the winter to Hiking, Four wheeling, and camping in the summer. You will always have something to do while visiting or living in Utah.
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