We have on display in the Alpine Relic Hall this gorgeous rendition of the Mormon Pioneer trail. Seen in the forefront are teams of oxen pulling covered wagons. The pioneers passed through the great plains area but also through mountainous regions.
Although the Mormons were one of the major migration groups to the State of Deseret and Utah Territory until 10 May 1869, there were many others. Anyone who migrated through the area or even born in the area are considered Utah Pioneers. Utah Territory borders at that historical time included parts of Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming. Consider the following list of Utah Pioneers:
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Trappers,
hunters freighters, and miners
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Anyone who
came from any direction N, S, E, W to anywhere in the Territory
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Members of
wagon companies (Mormon or Non-Mormon)
·
Members of
Mormon Battalion who traveled to or through geographic area covered by State of
Deseret/Utah Territory before the completion of the railroad, 10 May 1869
·
Members of
Johnston's Army who traveled to or through geographic area covered by Utah
Territory between 1857-1858 (Utah War, 1857-1858)
·
Passengers
of Ship Brooklyn who settled in San Diego, San Bernardino, or traveled to or
through geographic area covered by State of Deseret/Utah Territory
·
Workers on
the railroad in geographic area before 10 May 1869
