Utah Southern Railroad (1871–1881)
Encyclopedia
The Utah Southern Railroad was built by the Mormons
between Salt Lake City and York (south of Santaquin), and acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad
in 1875.
Mormons
The Mormons are a religious and cultural group related to Mormonism, a religion started by Joseph Smith during the American Second Great Awakening. A vast majority of Mormons are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while a minority are members of other independent churches....
between Salt Lake City and York (south of Santaquin), and acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad , headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. James R. Young is president, CEO and Chairman....
in 1875.
External links
- Railroad in Utah, Utah History Encyclopedia, University of UtahUniversity of UtahThe University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...