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Which trail did Brigham Young follow to the Great Salt Lake area?
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Who led the Mormons to the Great Salt Lake?
Brigham Young was the Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Later Day Saints by the time the Mormon migration reached Utah. Prior to Brigham Young, Joseph Smith, originator of the LDS led the Mormons until he was killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois, in 1844.The first group of Mormon Pioneers was lead to the Great Salt Lake by Brigham Young. Later groups were lead by experienced trail guides who had traveled with Brigham Young previously.
Who led the Mormons across the Great Plains to settle near the Great Salt Lake?
Brigham Young was the leader of the Church at the head of the first group of Mormon pioneers. Later groups were lead by various trail guides.
Who led Mormons along the Oregon trail to Utah?
Brigham Young lead the Mormon Pioneers from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah. They left February 2, 1846 and arrived July 24, 1847, staying several months in Winter Quarters, Nebraska.
Who led the Mormons to Salt Lake City Utah?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that God lead the pioneers to safety in Utah. Each of the hundreds of wagon or handcart groups that came was lead by an experienced trail guide. The first group to arrive in Salt Lake City was lead by Brigham Young, who acted as President of the Church after the murder of Joseph Smith. He had received a vision of the Salt Lake valley, so he knew the right place when he saw it.
What did brigham yong write on to help Mormons find their way to Utah?
Brigham Young was known for writing messages for later pioneer groups on buffalo skulls. This was actually quite common on the western trails; buffalo skulls were often used as trail markers, just like modern day street signs.
What trail did the Mormon trail follow for most of its length?
Oregon Trail
What is the meaning of trail?
To follow.
Who led the morman voyage to Utah?
The Mormon Pioneers travelled to Utah in dozens of small groups over a period of about 20 years. Each one of these small groups had their own leader, generally a young man in his 20's or 30's who had prior experience on the trail or in the west. Overall, Brigham Young is the one who directed them to move to Utah, and Mormons believe that Brigham Young was led by God to the exact place where they would first settle in Salt Lake City.
What route did the Mormon trail follow the west?
They followed the Orgen Trail
What routes did the Mormon trail follow to the west?
They followed the Orgen Trail
What is a word for to follow something?
To trail.
Who was the Mormon leader who led the Mormons along the Oregon Trail to Utah?
Brigham Young lead the first group of Mormon pioneers along the Mormon Trail to Utah in 1846-47. Subsequent groups came over the next 25 years lead by various experienced trail guides. The Mormon Trail followed a similar route to the Oregon Trail until Wyoming, when it went south to Utah rather than north to Oregon.
