Utah Territory

territory of the United States between 1850 and 1896

The Utah Territory was an organized incorporated American territory which would eventually become the State of Utah in 1896.

Utah Territory
Coat of arms of Utah
Coat of arms

Map of the Utah Territory in 1850
CapitalSalt Lake City
History
Government
 • TypeOrganized incorporated territory
Governor 
• 1851-58
Brigham Young
• 1858-61
Alfred Cumming
• 1875-80
George W. Emery
• 1880-86
Eli Houston Murray
• 1886-89, 1893-96
Caleb Walton West
Historical era20th century
Today part ofUtah