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Emigration Canyon

Emigration Canyon is a historic place in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000737.

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UtahListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000737★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Emigration Canyon?

Emigration Canyon is a city and canyon in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, located east of Salt Lake City in the Wasatch Range. Beginning at the southern end of the University of Utah, the canyon itself heads east and northeast between Salt Lake City and Morgan County. Its boundaries do not extend to the county line, nor do they encompass all of Emigration Canyon, as parts of it are within Salt Lake City. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,466.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Emigration Canyon
City
Salt Lake City
County
Salt Lake County
State
Utah
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000737
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.75157, -111.81348
When was Emigration Canyon listed on the National Register?

Emigration Canyon was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Emigration Canyon located?

Emigration Canyon is located in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah at approximately 40.75157, -111.81348. See the map above.

Is Emigration Canyon a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Emigration Canyon is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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