History of Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, where it has stayed ever since. The city's name was officially changed to "Salt Lake City" at the same time. In 1857, when the Mormon practice of polygamy came to national awareness, President James Buchanan responded to public outcry by sending an army of 2500 soldiers, called the Utah Expedition, to investigate the LDS Church and install a non-LDS governor to replace Brigham Young. In response, Brigham Young imposed martial law, sending the Utah militia to harass the soldiers, a conflict called the Utah War. Young eventually surrendered to federal control when the new territorial governor, Alfred
Salt Lake City Mormon trail. Sugar House Park is the second largest park in Salt Lake City at 110 acres and is a part of the Salt Lake County park system. The park is known for its large, rolling hills surrounding a 4.5 acre pond with fountains. It is also the site of the annual Fourth of July fireworks. Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, in the foothills of Salt Lake City, features many different exhibits and also hosts many musical concerts. It is operated by the University of Utah. Salt Lake City has a system of 85 municipal parks. Some of the most