by | Sep 25, 2009 | Early History
Another temple was completed during Wilford Woodruff’s years as the prophet. The Manti Temple was dedicated in 1888 and brought even more of the Saints the blessings that can only be obtained in a temple of the Lord. However, the completion of the Salt Lake...
by | Sep 25, 2009 | Early History
In 1880, the Saints held a celebration to commemorate the thirty-third anniversary of the first Saints’ arrival in the Salt Lake Valley. President John Taylor said at this event: “There are events in the future, and not very far ahead, that will require...
by Anita Stansfield | Sep 16, 2009 | Early History
After the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had been in the Salt Lake Valley about ten years, many other people were also beginning to travel and settle in the West. Development and progress swept through the Utah Territory and the Saints...
by | Sep 1, 2009 | Early History
As the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or the Mormons, struggled to gain a foothold in their new home of the Utah Territory, it was essential that they find a way to thrive, not just to survive. Brigham Young pointed out to the Saints that...
by | Jul 7, 2009 | Early History
The Saints finally arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. After the Saints arrived they explored the valley to the north and south to determine where the best place was to begin building their city. The first site designated for a building was for the Salt...
by Anita Stansfield | Jul 8, 2008 | Early History, European Saints, Historical Stories, Modern History, Mormon Beliefs
Special Topics This section will include special topics about Mormon history. Joseph Smith Sr. Taken Advantage of in Ginseng Investment Joseph Smith Sr. tried hard to provide for his family, but evil-hearted men often took advantage of such an honorable character....
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