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=== The Pioneer Era (1847-1869) === | === The Pioneer Era (1847-1869) === | ||
In 1847 the area that was to become Utah belonged to Mexico. A year later it was ceded to the United States by treaty. But it was not until 1869 that a | In 1847 the area that was to become Utah belonged to Mexico. A year later it was ceded to the United States by treaty. But it was not until 1869 that a US General Land Office was established, which permitted "legal" ownership of public lands in Utah. | ||
Instead of federal authority during this period, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) administered the distribution of land. The land was not sold, but was allotted to the first owners based on needs. After 1850, title could be obtained from either the Church or the county recorder's office. | Instead of federal authority during this period, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) administered the distribution of land. The land was not sold, but was allotted to the first owners based on needs. After 1850, title could be obtained from either the Church or the county recorder's office. | ||