<p><b>Learn about Utah’s convict labor system and how prisoners actually formed the backbone of some of our early public works projects – especially road construction.</b></p>

Learn about Utah’s convict labor system and how prisoners actually formed the backbone of some of our early public works projects – especially road construction.

Convict Labor: Road-Building Backbone for Utah

Tune in for a two-minute look at some of the most pivotal — and peculiar — events in Utah history! With all of the history and none of the dust, the Beehive Archive is a fun way to catch up on Utah’s past.

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