Church Prophets
This prophet organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1830 in Fayette, New York.
Who was Joseph Smith
This natural feature near Afton is one of the only three cold-water geysers in the world, drawing tourists to the valley.
What is the Intermittent Spring?
In 1776, the American colonies declared independence from this country.
What is Great Britain?
This hit musical tells the story of Alexander Hamilton through hip-hop and rap.
What is Hamilton?
This British band, nicknamed “The Fab Four,” took America by storm during the 1960s.
Who are The Beatles?
He became the first prophet to speak in general conference by satellite broadcast, extending messages worldwide.
Who is Spencer W. Kimball?
Before large-scale settlement by white pioneers, the valley was used seasonally by this Native American tribe (among others) because of abundant game and salt deposits.
Who are the Shoshone?
This document, signed in 1787, established the framework of the U.S. government.
What is the Constitution of the United States?
In this classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Maria teaches the von Trapp children to sing.
What is The Sound of Music?
This 1984 movie introduced the world to the line, “Who you gonna call?”
What is Ghostbusters?
This prophet dedicated the Salt Lake Temple in 1893 after 40 years of construction.
Who is Wilford Woodruff
In the late 1870s, members of this church visited and then colonized the valley, eventually naming it the “Star of All Valleys.”
What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
She became known as the “Moses of her people” for helping enslaved people escape via the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This long-running Andrew Lloyd Webber show features a masked man haunting an opera house.
What is The Phantom of the Opera?
This pop icon’s 1982 album Thriller became the best-selling album of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Known for his “fourteen fundamentals” talk, this 20th-century prophet emphasized following the living prophet.
Who is Ezra Taft Benson
This historic church building in Auburn, built in 1889 of rough-cut stone, is one of the oldest remaining pioneer structures in the valley.
What is the Rock Church
This 19th-century conflict was fought between the North and South over issues including slavery and states’ rights.
What is the Civil War?
This Stephen Schwartz musical tells the untold story of the witches of Oz.
What is Wicked?
This long-running animated TV show about a yellow family in Springfield debuted in 1989.
What is The Simpsons?
This prophet served as the Church’s leader during the Great Depression and is remembered for launching the welfare program.
Who is Heber J. Grant?
The valley lies along a route used by emigrants heading west in the mid-19th century; this specific cutoff of the Oregon Trail passed over the Salt River Pass into Star Valley.
What is the Lander Cut-Off?
In 1803, the United States doubled its size with this major land acquisition from France.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
Set during the French Revolution, this musical features songs like “One Day More” and “I Dreamed a Dream.”
What is Les Misérables?
This South Korean song became the first YouTube video to hit one billion views in 2012.
What is “Gangnam Style”?