Long before pioneers reached Utah Native Americans were abundant here. Stone knifes that were left behind show that Paleo-Indians lived in the area around 11,500 B.C. http://www.nps.gov
Large Paleolithic knife similar to those found in Kane county, Utah
"Paleo-Indian" is the name given by archeologists to mark the earliest known inhabitants of the land. Over the next 9,000 years Native Americans that archeologists refer to as "Archaic tribes" continued to develop new skills to better live and adapt to their land.
The next best known tribe to inhabit the area are the Anasazi. From about 500 to 1300 A.D. the Anasazi built permanent and semi-permenent dwellings, developed agriculture, and produced lots of pottery, and rock art. http://www.nps.gov/glca/historyculture/people.htm
Defiance House, Anasazi dwelling in Glen Canyon
Defiance House, Anasazi dwelling in Glen Canyon
Following the Anasazi from 1300 to 1850 A.D. were the Paiute, Navajo, and Hopi, according to http://www.nps.gov/glca/historyculture/people.htm but there are many other tribes that lived close by and may have stayed in the area.
Paiute children from southern Utah
Navajos were great sheep herders and became well known for their woven rugs.
Hopi were known for their apartment style housing and fine arts.
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