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1 Salt Lake County By: Mrs. Christensen

2 Where is Salt Lake County? Where is Salt Lake County? History Places to See Fun Facts

3 Where is Salt Lake County?  Salt Lake County is north of Utah County (the county we live in) and is bordered on the east and west by mountains.

4 History  Salt Lake County was first inhabited by the Ute and Shoshone Indian Tribes.  There were some trappers who used the Salt Lake County area for hunting/trapping as well.  Brigham Young led the Mormon Pioneers into Salt Lake County in 1847.  Salt Lake City was established by the Mormon Pioneers and it became the state capital.

5 Places to See  Temple Square  State Capitol Building  Great Salt Lake  Old Desert Village  Natural History Museum of Utah  Clark Planetarium  Red Butte Gardens  Hogle Zoo

6 Fun Facts  Salt Lake County was named after the Great Salt Lake.  Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics.  Salt Lake County hosts four world class ski resorts.  Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony, Utah Jazz, and the University of Utah. 2002 Winter Olympics Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyt0MI8 OSdQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyt0MI8 OSdQ


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