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 held importance in early Utah history as the initial path used by pioneers entering the region. It was part of the Hastings Cutoff route utilized by the Donner Party in 1846 and where the Mormon Pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. As Brigham Young surveyed the canyon, he declared, "This is the right place."