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The city was founded in 1847 as Great Salt Lake City by a group of Mormon pioneers led by their prophet, Brigham Young.
Mexico City fell on 15 September 1847.
In the winter of 1845-1846, the saints began their preparation to migrate to the West in search of a "New Zion." In the Spring of 1846, they began their large migration and arrived in Salt Lake City in 1847.
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Between 1847 and 1877, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) settled many cities in the western United States and evangelized in Europe, Canada, the eastern US, and the Pacific Islands.
About 2000 came to Utah in 1847 with Brigham Young.Entry: 1847: Aug. "Thurs. 26 - '...Between six and seven hundred wagons, with about two thousand souls enter the valley that fall." (LDS Church Chronology 1805-1914, page 34)But the Mormons kept coming and about 70,000 Mormons came to Salt Lake City between 1847 and 1867.
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Toronto City Saints was created in 2010.
One notable historical event that happened on the East Coast in 1847 was the Great Fire of New York City, which occurred on December 16th. The fire destroyed a large portion of the city, including approximately 30 blocks in the financial district. It is considered one of the most devastating fires in New York City's history.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City was established in 1847.
Salt Lake City was created in 1847.