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Quiz about Utah Counties
Quiz about Utah Counties

Utah Counties Trivia Quiz


Utah has 29 counties, and each one has some interesting facts. Here are a few.

A multiple-choice quiz by urubu715. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
urubu715
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
358,313
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The county seat and name of this county make up the last and first name of the 13th president of the United States. What is it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. If you were at standing at the Four Corners National Monument, the county in Utah you would be in is also the largest county in the state and is named for a river that flows into the Colorado River. Which county is it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Each of these names is derived from the various Ute tribes that inhabited the area. One of them, however, is NOT the name of a real county in Utah. Which one is it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. You won't be severely disappointed when you drive on I-70 in Utah if you stop in this county. You can enjoy the recreation around Fishlake or learn about ancient Native Americans at Fremont Indian State Park. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Utah is home to many great hiking and skiing locations. Park City is a world-renowned destination for Olympic athletes and skiers, but it isn't the county seat of this high-elevation county; Coalville is. Name it. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On the very northern border of Utah, you will find two counties that might make you think you've hit the jackpot. Utah State University, Bear Lake, and Bear River are some of the main attractions here. What are their names? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. On opposite sides of Utah, you will find two counties whose names are also on the periodic table of elements. Both have roots in mining. What are their names? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Mormon Miracle Pageant is held every June in Manti, Utah, which happens to be the county seat of which Utah county? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Another Mormon pageant is held every other year in a Utah county just east of Manti. The Castle Valley Pageant talks about the pioneers that settled what county? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Part of the Colorado River that runs through Utah used to be known by another name. The county where you will find Arches National Park, Moab, and plenty of outdoor recreation still bears the original name of that part of the Colorado River. Which county is it? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The county seat and name of this county make up the last and first name of the 13th president of the United States. What is it?

Answer: Millard Fillmore

Fillmore is the county seat for Millard County (and former capital of Utah).
St. George is the county seat for Washington County (but Washington wasn't the 13th president). Panguich is the county seat for Garfield County.
There is no Taylor county in Utah.
2. If you were at standing at the Four Corners National Monument, the county in Utah you would be in is also the largest county in the state and is named for a river that flows into the Colorado River. Which county is it?

Answer: San Juan

San Juan County is in southwest Utah. Its county seat is Monticello. It is also home to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, and is part of Canyonlands National Park.
3. Each of these names is derived from the various Ute tribes that inhabited the area. One of them, however, is NOT the name of a real county in Utah. Which one is it?

Answer: Goshute

There is no county in Utah named Goshute. Goshutes normally lived in the western area of the state (i.e., present day Tooele, Juab, Millard counties). Uintah County is in eastern Utah. Piute County is in south-central Utah. Utah County is in north-central Utah.
4. You won't be severely disappointed when you drive on I-70 in Utah if you stop in this county. You can enjoy the recreation around Fishlake or learn about ancient Native Americans at Fremont Indian State Park.

Answer: Sevier

Sevier County gets its name from the Sevier River. The river has some great whitewater rafting, too.
5. Utah is home to many great hiking and skiing locations. Park City is a world-renowned destination for Olympic athletes and skiers, but it isn't the county seat of this high-elevation county; Coalville is. Name it.

Answer: Summit

Summit County contains many of Utah's highest peaks and several ski resorts. Don't forget to check out Echo Canyon and Echo Reservoir, too.
6. On the very northern border of Utah, you will find two counties that might make you think you've hit the jackpot. Utah State University, Bear Lake, and Bear River are some of the main attractions here. What are their names?

Answer: Rich and Cache

Rich County was actually named after an early leader of the LDS Church. Randolph is the county seat.

Cache County got its name from the many fur traders that would frequent the area. The county seat, Logan, is the home of the Utah State Aggies.
7. On opposite sides of Utah, you will find two counties whose names are also on the periodic table of elements. Both have roots in mining. What are their names?

Answer: Carbon and Iron

Carbon County is home to many coal mines. Price is its county seat.

Cedar City is the county seat of Iron County, and is known for Southern Utah University and the Utah Shakespeare Festival, as well as access to some of Utah's National Parks.
8. The Mormon Miracle Pageant is held every June in Manti, Utah, which happens to be the county seat of which Utah county?

Answer: Sanpete

Sanpete County is also known for the many turkeys that are raised there. The largest city in the county is Ephraim, home to Snow College.
9. Another Mormon pageant is held every other year in a Utah county just east of Manti. The Castle Valley Pageant talks about the pioneers that settled what county?

Answer: Emery

The area has been called Castle Country, due to the many land formations caused by erosion over the years. The area is great for ATVs, hiking, and photography.
10. Part of the Colorado River that runs through Utah used to be known by another name. The county where you will find Arches National Park, Moab, and plenty of outdoor recreation still bears the original name of that part of the Colorado River. Which county is it?

Answer: Grand

In 1921, the State of Colorado petitioned to have the name of that part of the river changed. Moab, the county seat of Grand County, is a major tourist destination. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of hiking, biking, rafting, and sightseeing in the area.
Source: Author urubu715

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