7 Nicknames for Utah and the Stories Behind Them Visual Story

By Lauren Kendrick

Introduction

7 Nicknames for Utah and the Stories Behind Them Visual Story

From the Salt Lake State to the Beehive State, discover the top nicknames for Utah...

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Beehive State

First up, the state's official nickname is Beehive State. Bees are a very important symbol...

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Land of the Saints

Utah has been given the moniker Land of the Saints as it was settled by...

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Salt Lake State

Utah also has the moniker Salt Lake State thanks to the Great Salt Lake, the...

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The Deseret State

The Deseret State, or State of Deseret, is a culmination of Mormon symbolism and Utah's...

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The Land of Zion

Another Utah state nickname is the Land of Zion. This name stems from Utah's natural...

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Mormon State

Mormon State is another name that's intertwined with the Mormon religion. The Mormons were founded...

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Land of the Mormons

An alternative to the previous nickname for Utah is the Land of the Mormons. Prior...

Conclusion

In Summary

This article has covered the top Utah monikers - how many did you know? The...

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