How did polygamist camps start?

Answer 1

Polygamist camps primarily emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as groups of Mormon fundamentalists broke away from the mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which officially discontinued the practice of polygamy in 1890. These groups sought to preserve their beliefs and lifestyle, establishing isolated communities, often in remote areas, where they could practice polygamy without interference. The camps became a means to create a supportive environment for their families and religious practices, often characterized by tight-knit social structures and shared ideologies.