Private company

Utah Southern Railroad

Railroad in Utah, United States

The Utah Southern Railroad was built by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1871-2 to connect Salt Lake City to points south. The line was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) in 1875.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The Utah Southern Railroad was built by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1871-2 to connect Salt Lake City to points south. The line was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) in 1875.2

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