State of Deseret

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The State of Deseret was a provisional state of the United States, proposed by settlers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas. The state existed from 1849 to 1850 but was never recognized by the United States government.

History[edit | edit source]

The State of Deseret was established by Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young who settled in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Seeking to create a theocratic state, they drafted a constitution and petitioned for statehood in 1849. The proposed state encompassed a vast area, including present-day Utah, Nevada, parts of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon.

Despite their efforts, the U.S. Congress did not recognize the State of Deseret. Instead, the Compromise of 1850 led to the creation of the Utah Territory on September 9, 1850, with Brigham Young appointed as its first governor.

Government[edit | edit source]

The government of the State of Deseret was modeled after the United States Constitution but included unique elements reflecting the theocratic beliefs of the LDS Church. Brigham Young served as the first and only governor. The state had a bicameral legislature, consisting of a House of Representatives and a Senate.

Geography[edit | edit source]

The proposed boundaries of the State of Deseret were extensive, covering much of the western United States. The capital was established in Salt Lake City, which remains the capital of the modern state of Utah.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Although the State of Deseret was never officially recognized, its legacy persists in the cultural and historical identity of the region. The name "Deseret" is still used in various contexts within the LDS Church and the state of Utah, including the Deseret News and Deseret Book.

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