State: Beehive

Prominent beehive sculptures adorn the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City.

Brigham Young, the early leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, originally wanted to call the area "Deseret". This term is derived from the Book of Mormon and translates to "honeybee," signifying the industrious nature of the community they intended to establish. beehive state

The beehive represents the ideal of working as a team, much like bees, which early residents felt was necessary to survive and thrive. Prominent beehive sculptures adorn the Utah State Capitol

The state’s unique road signs often incorporate the emblem. much like bees