Emigration Canyon was significant in early Utah history as the original route used by pioneers entering the area. It was part of the Hastings Cutoff route used by the Donner Party in 1846 and where the Mormon Pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. As Brigham Young looked over the canyon, he declared, "This is the right place.
Emigration Canyon was crucial in early Utah history as the primary route used by pioneers entering the area. It served as part of the Hastings Cutoff route for the Donner Party in 1846 and where the Mormon Pioneers entered Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Brigham Young, upon viewing the canyon, stated, "This is the right place."