How a sentence uttered by Brigham Young in 1847 may have set a trend for the odd way Utah names its cities
It’s an area of study so niche, we couldn’t find a historian who knew anything about it.
(Bethany Baker and Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Most Utah cities have formal names that are uncommon in the rest of the country. Could it have all started with Brigham Young?
Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.