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This Utah State Holiday is the observance of the arrival of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), led by Brigham Young, at the site of Salt Lake City, Utah on July 24, 1847.

Pioneer Day
A history of Pioneer Day from the Utah History Encyclopedia.
The Mormon Pioneer Trail
A history of the Mormon Pioneer Trail from the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation.
A Brief History of Utah
This Utah Historical Society site presents major themes in Utah history and includes some of the significant dates, events, and individuals.


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