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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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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe 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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∙ 14y agoThe Mormon Pioneer trail lead from Missouri to Salt Lake City, Utah. It closely followed the Oregon Trail and the California Gold Rush trail.
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What was at the end of the Mormon Trail?
The Mormon Trail ended in Salt Lake City, Utah. Originally, there was nothing at the end but an empty desert valley and a really stinky salty lake, but the pioneers began building a city, so that by the time people stopped traveling the Mormon trail (due to the railroad coming), there was a big thriving city at the end of thet trail.
What trail did the 49ers take?
The Mormon trail and the organ trail
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.
How many Mormons were on the trail?
Approximately 70,000 Mormon Pioneers traveled the Mormon Trail between 1845 and 1869.
During which time period was the Mormon trail used?
The Mormon Trail was used from 1846 until the railroad came through to Salt Lake in about 1870. After the 1870's it was still used by those who desired to travel by wagon or coach rather than train, until more suitable roads and interstates came in the 1900's.
What year did the Mormon Trail start?
The Mormon Trail began in 1847.
Where did the Mormon trail began hat lead to Utah?
The Mormon trail originally began in Nauvoo Illinois, near the Mississippi River, but it later covered all of the United States as more and more people used it to travel west.
What was at the end of the Mormon Trail?
The Mormon Trail ended in Salt Lake City, Utah. Originally, there was nothing at the end but an empty desert valley and a really stinky salty lake, but the pioneers began building a city, so that by the time people stopped traveling the Mormon trail (due to the railroad coming), there was a big thriving city at the end of thet trail.
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.
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.
Where did the Mormon trail stared and end?
Different groups traveling on the Mormon trail had different starting points. Most began in Missouri or Illinois.The trail officially ended in Salt Lake City, Utah, although many people were assigned to continue traveling to other settlements shortly after arriving in the city.
What trail did the Mormon trail follow for most of its length?
Oregon Trail
