Emigration Canyon
National Historic Landmark

Emigration Canyon

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000737

About this property

Emigration Canyon is a city and canyon in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, located east of Salt Lake City in the Wasatch Range. Beginning at the southern end of the University of Utah, the canyon itself heads east and northeast between Salt Lake City and Morgan County. Its boundaries do not extend to the county line, nor do they encompass all of Emigration Canyon, as parts of it are within Salt Lake City. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,466. A portion of Emigration Canyon, located in This Is the Place Heritage Park, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961 for the canyon's significance in the Mormon migration of the 19th century.

Location

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
40.75157, -111.81348

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Emigration Canyon listed on the National Register?

Emigration Canyon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Emigration Canyon?

Emigration Canyon is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Emigration Canyon a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Emigration Canyon has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Emigration Canyon?

The period of significance for Emigration Canyon is recorded as the listed era.

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