by dwhite | Nov 27, 2013 | Mormon Historical Sites
by Delisa Hargrove When most people think of Latter-day Saint or Mormon pioneers, they think of settlers from the Eastern United States or immigrants from Europe. However, other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often inadvertently called...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 11, 2013 | Who's Who in Mormon History
Alvin Smith was the second son born to Joseph Smith, Sr. and his wife, Lucy Mack Smith. Their first child died prematurely, leaving Alvin in the position of oldest child. The family had not lived near schools, so when they moved to Lebanon, New Hampshire, they...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 26, 2012 | Mormon Historical Sites
When the Provo Tabernacle, a historic building belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was destroyed by fire, many were devastated by the loss of the historically significant building. However, the Mormons (a nickname for members of the Church)...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Sep 18, 2012 | Interesting Church Members
Cyrus E. Dallin was a noted sculptor born in Springville, Utah in 1861. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are often called Mormons. Growing up, he frequently played with the Native American children nearby, setting the...
by Gale | Jun 30, 2011 | Mormon Historical Sites
By Terrie. I recently had an opportunity to visit the Kirtland Temple in Kirtland, Ohio. This was the first temple built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are often called Mormons. This temple was built for a somewhat different purpose...
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