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 Ironically in comment to the phrase ""stolen"" early Moab settlers did not like the name Moab for their town. Moab in the bible was often referred to as a land of idol worshipers who followed after strange Gods. This did bode well with the early religious settlers of both Baptist and Mormon faith and they petitioned to have it changed. Their petitions failed though and Moab continues with it's name today.  

 Other Sources for the history of Moab include  
 Far Country(Out of Print) By Faun McConkie Tanner  
 The Moab Story: Bike Spokes to Cow Pokes by Tom McCourt  

 And for further reference and research you can visit [moabmuseum.org] for the local history Museum"