<P> The Mormon pioneers organized a new state called Deseret and petitioned for its recognition in 1849 . The United States Congress rebuffed the settlers in 1850 and established the Utah Territory , vastly reducing its size , and designated Fillmore as its capital city . Great Salt Lake City replaced Fillmore as the territorial capital in 1858 , and the name was later abbreviated to Salt Lake City . The city 's population continued to swell with an influx of Mormon converts and Gold Rush gold seekers , making it one of the most populous cities in the American Old West . </P>
<P> The Mormon pioneers organized a new state called Deseret and petitioned for its recognition in 1849 . The United States Congress rebuffed the settlers in 1850 and established the Utah Territory , vastly reducing its size , and designated Fillmore as its capital city . Great Salt Lake City replaced Fillmore as the territorial capital in 1858 , and the name was later abbreviated to Salt Lake City . The city 's population continued to swell with an influx of Mormon converts and Gold Rush gold seekers , making it one of the most populous cities in the American Old West . </P>
when did salt lake city become the capital of utah
when did salt lake city become the capital of utah
1858
1858