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The Mormon Pioneer Trail is a 1,300-mile travelled by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1846 to 1868. The Mormon Trail extends from Nauvoo, Illinois on the Mississipi river, passing through Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Eastern Utah to Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Mormon pioneer movement began in 1846 when, after having been driven once again by mob violence from their settled home, the Saints decided to establish a new home for the church outside the established boundaries of the United States. The trail was used for more than 20 years, until the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869.
Among the emigrants were the Mormon handcart pioneers of 1856-1860. Two of the handcart companies, led by James G. Willie and Edward Martin, met disaster on the trail when they departed late and were caught by heavy snowstorms in Wyoming.
Once the Mormons arrived in Salt Lake, some were asked by the Prophet Brigham Young to go settle other places such as Genoa, Nevada; St. George, Utah; Cardston, Alberta, Canada and many other settlements in the territory of Deseret.
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When did the Mormon trail begin and end?
The Mormon trail was first used in 1846-47 and stopped being used around 1870, when the transcontinental railroad came through.
What year did the Mormon Trail start?
The Mormon Trail began in 1847.
What route did the more Mormon follow to the west?
Most Mormons followed the Mormon Trail, which was roughly the same as the Oregon trail until the Mormon trail split off to Utah in Wyoming. Some Mormon pioneers took a boat around South America, docked in California, and travelled to Utah through Nevada.
What major role did the Mormons play on the Oregon trail?
The Mormon Trail and the Oregon trail followed the same route through much of the Midwest, until the Mormon Trail split off into Utah through Wyoming. No doubt the two groups exchanged help and supplies. It's also likely that some Oregon Trail travelers may have taken a detour through Mormon settlements in Utah to rest, wait out winter weather, or gather supplies.
What year was the Mormon trail start?
The Mormon Trail started in February 1846.
When was Mormon Trail created?
Mormon Trail was created on 1978-11-10.
What states do the Mormon trail pass through?
The Mormon trail started at Nauvoo, Illinois and crossed Iowa to Winter Quarters, Nebraska and ended at Salt Lake City, Utah. Therefore the trail passed through only 3 states and that was Iowa, Nebraska & Wyoming.
Which trail did Mormons travel on?
The Mormon Trail.
What trail did the 49ers take?
The Mormon trail and the organ trail
What route did the Mormon trail to the west?
The Mormon Trail was the route, but it did travel on the Oregon trial too. :)
When did they go to the Mormon Trail?
The Mormon Trail was in operation from 1846 to 1869, when the transcontinental railroad was completed.
What is at the end of the Mormon trail?
Salt Lake City, Utah is considered the end of the Mormon trail.
