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Mormon Trail
The Mormon Trail was traveled by the Mormon Pioneers between 1845 and 1870. It greatly contributed to the westward expansion and played a large role in forming the western United States. Questions in this category relate to the Mormon Trail and the Mormon Pioneers.
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Can you drive the entire Mormon pioneer trail from navoo to salt lake?
Not exactly. Similar to the Oregon Trail, many portions of the Mormon Trail have been swallowed up by development projects to accommodate a growing nation.
That said, there are still places where portions of the trail are still visible, including ruts from the wagons used by the pioneers. Also, a visitor center currently exists in Council Bluffs, Nebraska that explains the Mormon exodus very nicely.
Did Joseph Smith lead the Mormons to Utah?
No, he didn't. Although the he called himself a prophet Joseph Smith prophesied the Church would eventually have to move to the Rocky Mountains to find peace, he was murdered before the move was carried out. The murder was directly tied to his claim that God condoned polygamy. Brigham Young lead the majority of the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Salt Lake City two years after the death of Joseph Smith. Those who remained in the Midwest began a new denomination called the Community of Christ.
Where did the Mormons journey west start from and end?
The previous answer leaves far too much of the story omitted. Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844) organized the Church of Christ on April 6, 1830 in Fayette, New York (located in the Finger Lakes Region). After persecution persisted and Smith dictated several revelations he claimed were from God, he and his followers moved to Kirtland, Ohio in Feburary 1831. Kirtland was, and still is, a small community in northeastern Ohio. He continued to reside in Kirtland until early 1838. Before then Smith established a "branch" of his followers in what he called Zion, or in Jackson County, Missouri on the western edge of the state. After persecution proliferated in both locations the church collected in the northern counties of Missouri and remained there for a very short interim. In October 1838 Smith was taken prisoner by the Missouri Militia and his followers were forced out of the state under Governor Lilburn W. Bogg's infamous "extermination order." They then settled in Nauvoo, Illinois in approximately March 1839 and remained there for some years. Smith was martyred in Carthage, Illinois on June 27, 1844, and two years later the largest majority of his followers, then numbering nearly 20,000, were forced out of the State of Illinois. Under the guidance of Brigham Young the church (which had by then been renamed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) treked west to what is now the Great Salt Lake Valley and began to establish their new haven in the western territories of the United States.
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 did Mormons call there new home?
In the mid 1800's, Mormons travelling to the Salt Lake Valley usually called it "Zion" or "Deseret".
Is the Mormon trail located in Illinois?
Yes it is
Alternate answer: Nauvoo, Illinois, on the banks of the Mississippi River was the starting point for many Latter-day Saints (sometimes called "Mormons"). Once the river was crossed, the trail picked up in Iowa heading west.
What town was the starting point of the Mormon trail?
The Mormon trail lasted for several years, until the railroad came to Utah. The first group of Mormon pioneers left Nauvoo, Illinois and surrounding areas. Those coming from other areas in the United States and Europe usually began in Iowa City, IA or Independence, MO, with those traveling other routes, such as the Oregon trail.
Why was the Mormon trail created?
The Mormons were kicked out of New York, Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois, so they formed the Mormon trail and traveled to Utah in search of a place where they could practice their religion in peace.
What state is the Mormon Trail in?
The Mormon trail goes through Illinois, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Utah.
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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What did people eat on the Mormon trail?
They ate what they brought with them, meat, fruit, and vegetables and what they could catch like buffalo. There is this one story of a womon who, when collecting buffalo chips to start a fire, met a man. The man told her to follow him, she did, and he led her to a cave. Inside the cave there was a large amount of food. When she turned to thank the man he was gone, obviously and angle sent from God.
When did the Mormon trail begin?
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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How many Mormons were on the trail?
Approximately 70,000 Mormon Pioneers traveled the Mormon Trail between 1845 and 1869.
What are facts about the Mormon Trail?
it was led by Brigham Young, president and prophet of the Mormon church at that time. the Mormons had to leave Missouri because people were telling lies about them to the government and the government forced them to leave. Also people were just plain being incredably rude and persicuting them like tar and feathering their leaders. very, very, bad.
*The Mormon Trail was mostly used between 1846 and 1870.
*In 1869 the railroad reached Utah and greatly lessened the number of people on the trail.
*The Mormon trail was over 1,300 miles long.
*Over 70,000 Mormon Pioneers traveled the trail between 1846 and 1869.
*The Mormons usually traveled on the other side of the river from the Oregon Trail travelers to avoid conflicts.
*Mormon Pioneers rarely traveled on Sunday and were known for traveling quicker than Oregon Trail wagon trains.
*Mormon Pioneers planted small crops along the trail in order to supply food for later travelers.
*Many Mormon Pioneers were too poor to afford a team and wagon, so they pulled their belongings themselves on small handcarts.
What food did the Mormons take with them on the Mormon Trail?
They took whatever they could carry, which wasn't much.
For a long time, they ate flour mixed with water (cooked).
They ate what they could hunt as well... but most of the time, they didn't eat much, which is why many died.
What supplies were used on the Mormon trail?
many didnt not have alot because there hand karts could only hold abit of weight the normally took some bread, blankets, spear shoes and socks alot of the time the men would give up there extra shoes or socks or even clothes so that there children could have another blanket or there pregnant wife becaus e alot of people in them days would prefer to die than to let there children even have a chance of gettin ill, a perfect example of this bravery is the story of the 3 pioneers who carried people across the river so they didnt get wet they ended up dying... if u havnt hear these storys or want more information go to new.lds.org or mormon.org
When did the Mormons leave on the Mormon Trail?
The first group of Mormon pioneers started on the trail in the winter of 1845-46, but groups continued to use the trail until the railroad came in 1869.many of these groups were converts from Europe.
Mormon trail lewis and clark trail cross which state?
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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What rock in Nebraska did the Oregon Trail the California Trail and the mormon Trail stop at?
Independence Rock and Register Cliff are both in Wyoming. Chimney Rock in Western Nebraska is one of the landmarks along these trails. It is featured on the Nebraska State Quarter.
Register Cliff
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Register_Cliff
Did the Mormon and Oregon trail follow the Platte River?
Yes. When it was possible, the Mormon trail was on the opposite side of the river from the Oregon and California trails, to avoid any confrontation or argument over use of the trail and supplies (grass, berries, small game) found along the trail.
Did Buffalo Soldiers protect Mormons Trail of Tears?
No. This is a very confusing question because of the terms that you use, i.e. 'Buffalo Soldiers' & 'Mormon' 'Trail of Tears', but after you break it down, it isn't confusing, just different dates. When the 'Buffalo Soldiers' were organized in 1866 the 'transcontinental railroad' was well on its way across Nebraska and the need for wagon trains to go west would end. The first trek west for the Mormons was in 1847. The time frame of each event is as follows:
1. Trail of Tears. 1831-1838
2. Mormons first move west. 1847
3. Buffalo Soldiers first organized. 1866
4. Transcontinental Railroad. 1863-1869
Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, formed on September 21, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The nickname was given to the "Negro Cavalry" by the Native American tribes they fought; the term eventually became synonymous with all of the African-American regiments formed in 1866.
The Trail of Tears is a name given to the relocation and movement of Native American nations from southeastern parts of the United States following the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The removal included many members of the Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, and Choctaw nations, among others in the United States, from their homelands to Indian Territory (eastern sections of the present-day state of Oklahoma). The phrase originated from a description of the removal of the Choctaw Nation in 1831. Many Native Americans suffered from exposure, disease and starvation en route to their destinations. Many died, including 4,000 of the 15,000 relocated Cherokee. In 1831 the Choctaw were the first to be removed, and they became the model for all other removals. After the Choctaw, the Seminole were removed in 1832, the Creek in 1834, then the Chickasaw in 1837, and finally the Cherokee in 1838.
Did people on the Oregon Trail and the Mormon Trail interact with each other?
Yes. The trails overlapped in many places and both groups would have found it beneficial at times to trade provisions and supplies.
Who did the goals of travelers on the Oregon and Mormon trails differ how were they similar?
Those on the Mormon trail were seeking religious freedom, those on the Oregon trail were not traveling for religious reasons. Both were moving west for a chance at a new life, but what that 'new life' would involve was different.
What month did Mormon trail start?
The Mormon Trail was used for 21 years, from 1847 to 1868. The first groups began leaving Nauvoo, Illiois in February 1846. They crossed the Mississippi River and waited for all those who would be leaving to join them. The others had crossed the Mississippi by summer, when they traveled to Nebraska and set up a Winter Quarters. The next spring, groups began leaving Winter Quarters and arrived in the Great Salt Lake Valley beginning in July 1847.
After the first group arrived, the trail was travelled nearly constantly (excepting a few winter months) for 21 years. These groups came from many areas of the world and began at many starting points. The best time to begin on the trail was March through May, any later than that and they risked being caught in early winter storms on the plains.
Did the American Government support or encourage the settlement of the West on the Mormon Trail?
No. The US Government sent troops to stop what it imagined -- incorrectly -- was an uprising amongst the Latter-day Saints settling the territory of Deseret. The so-called Mormon War was quite short-lived, but put the Mormons, who had already been driven by mob violence from one location to another on high alert, for fear they were once again being attacked. The invading troops were dissuaded, and the attack rather fizzled out.
