Utah became the 45th state on January 4, 1896. Salt Lake City is the state capital. There are currently 29 counties each with a courthouse.
Click on a county below to learn more:
Highest Point – Kings Peak ( 13,528 feet ) is located in Duchesne County.
Lowest Point – Beaver Wash Dam ( 2,200 feet ) is located in Washington County.
Oldest Courthouse still in use - Box Elder County (1855-1857)
Oldest Former Courthouse - Washington County (1866-1876), Tooele County (1867-1868) and Beaver County (1882)
State Capitol – Salt Lake City
Governor Mansion – Salt Lake City