As for 'what' founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church), Mormons believe that God the Father and Jesus Christ visited Joseph Smith, Jr and explained to him that none of the churches on earth were totally correct. That is the founding event of the Church.
'Who' founded it could either be considered Jesus Christ or Joseph Smith. Church members believe that Jesus Christ founded the Church during his mortal ministry in the New Testament, and then restored that truth and authority through Joseph Smith between the years of 1820 and 1845. The first official meeting of the Church was held on April 6, 1830.
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Joseph Smith founded it in 1830. It is now based in SLC, Utah although it was founded in New York state. Smith published the "Book of Mormon" based on teachings he claimed to have found on golden plates buried in a hillside, which he then carried a huge distance and they then conveniently disappeared somehow.
The "Church of Christ" is generally used to refer to the Mormon Church, or Church of the Latter-Day Saints. The Mormon church was founded by Joseph Smith, Jr in 1830.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was founded in 1830. This means that it 2012, the Mormon Church has been around for 182 years. To learn more about the Mormon church, check out the "Related Link" below.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was officially organized on April 6, 1830.
The original Mormon? All the original members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are dead, as the church was founded over 180 years ago. They are not lost, just no longer living.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) founded Nauvoo, Illinois.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was founded in Fayette, New York in April 1830.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was officially founded on April 6, 1830. Many would consider the period between 1820 and 1840 to be the founding years of the church.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was officially founded on April 6, 1830 in upstate New York. You can learn more about the Church and it's founding at the "Related Link" below.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) was founded in Palmyra, New York, in 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr. You can learn more about the Prophet Joseph Smith at the 'Related Links' below.
If you are referring to the Christian Church as a whole, the founder is Jesus Christ. Specific denominations within the church were founded by different people. For example, the Methodist Church was founded by John Wesley. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (also known as the Mormon Church) was founded by Joseph Smith.Another answerSt. James the Less
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir was founded in 1847, and was originally just a small group of singers meant to sing for a conference. There has always been a Choir associated with Church headquarters though, dating clear back to 1830.
You answered your own question in the question! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in America in 1830. :) The Church is also referred to as the "Mormon" church, although that is not their official title.