Prominent beehive sculptures adorn the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City.
The beehive represents the ideal of working as a team, much like bees, which early residents felt was necessary to survive and thrive. beehive state
The beehive appears on many state symbols, including the Utah State Flag and the Utah State Seal. It is seen on: Prominent beehive sculptures adorn the Utah State Capitol
The moniker remains a relevant icon that connects modern Utahns—both within and outside the pioneer faith—to their heritage of persistence, thrift, stability, and self-reliance. much like bees
The beehive was officially designated as the Utah state emblem in 1959, and "Industry" became the official state motto.