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Monticello is packed full of Old American West history. In the 1800's so many fugitives fled to Monticello to escape the hand of the law in the isolated mountains and canyons, that it became known as the Outlaw Trail. Monticello offers breathtaking views, serene wildlife, and fabulous fun. Make your escape, and find a little bit of refuge in Monticello, Utah.
Monticello: Past, Present, and Future
Cowboys, Native American
tribes, and outlaws were the first to inhabit the beautiful
mountains and canyons of Monticello. Settled in 1887 by
Mormon settlers, the town was later named Monticello in honor
of Thomas Jefferson's estate. There was much turmoil
with ongoing disputes between the settlers, the cowboys, and
the Native Americans. Peace was finally enforced between
the groups by a contingent of soldiers. Later, miners
came in search of riches. A gold and silver rush in the
nearby Gold Queen Basin kept excitement high, but results were
poor. Monticello received its mining boom in the 1950's
when uranium ore was discovered, and a uranium processing
plant was constructed. Today, golf has replaced uranium
processing. Peaceful residents of Monticello have
replaced the fighting settlers, cowboys, and Native
Americans. A rush of hometown pride has replaced the
gold and silver. The future stands firm because of the
history that was made (and is still being made) in the small
town of Monticello, Utah.
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