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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Nebraska: Scotts Bluff Natl Monument
A landmark on the Oregon and Mormon Trails.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Fort Douglas
This US Army post was established in the 1860s to uphold United States authority in the Mormon territories, and to protect overland transportation and communication lines.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Pipe Spring National Monument
Discovered and named in 1856 by Latter-day Saint missionaries. Mormon cattle ranching operation established in 1860's. Protective fort was built in 1872. Way station for travellers. Refuge for polygamist wives.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Temple Square
The earthly center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Begun in the mid-19th century, the Square's Mormon landmarks include the Salt Lake Temple, the Tabernacle, and the Assembly Hall.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Emigration Canyon
The Mormon pioneers traversed the Wasatch Range through this canyon at the western end of their trail, beginning in 1847. The canyon mouth is the location of Brigham Young's famous quotation "This is the place.".
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Old City Hall
Completed in 1866, the city hall also served as the capitol of the Utah Territory, and was the scene of many tensions between Mormon leaders and the United States.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Brigham Young Complex
The Beehive House and adjacent Lion House were the residence of Brigham Young from 1852 until his death in 1877. As President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the time of the Mormon settlement of the Salt Lake...
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Photograph:the State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah.
A brief description of the history of Salt Lake City. Includes a brief paragraph about the settlement of the Mormons in 1847. For the full article, get a free trial!
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Joseph Smith, Detail From an Oil Painting by an Unknown Artist
Encyclopedia Britannica presents a biography on Joseph Smith, American prophet whose writings, along with the Bible, provide the theological foundation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Mormon denominations.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Brigham Young
A celebrated Mormon leader, born at Whitingham, Vermont, June 1, 1801; died in Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 29, 1877.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Q. Cannon
A president of the Mormon church.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph Fielding Smith
(1838-1918) An early president of The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His father was the Mormon founder. Joseph Fielding died at age 80.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Kate Field
Miss Kate Fields was outspoken against Mormons and an author of Pen Portraits of dickens' Readings and Ten Days in Spain.
Digital History
Digital History:religious Ferment
The Second Great Awakening brought about the growth of Protestant denominations, and some new religions and sects.
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Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Joseph Smith
The story of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Joseph Smith
The story of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.