Tag Archives: Missouri
Mormonism and the Founding of Nauvoo
During the bitter winter of 1838-1839 some 5,000 Latter-day Saints crossed the Mississippi River from Missouri and settled in western Illinois. Since the organization of the Mormon church almost ten years before, this group of religious pioneers, led by Joseph … Continue reading
Posted in Community of Christ, History, Mormonism, Personal, Politics, Religion, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Tagged Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Edward Hunter, Far West, George Miller, History, Independence, Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Missouri, Mormonism, Nauvoo Temple, Ohio, public perceptions, Thomas Gregg, Warsaw
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Alexander Doniphan and Antebellum Missouri
Last week I had the opportunity to meet with the Alexander Doniphan Committee in Kansas City. I had no idea that such a committee existed, although I am heartened by its commitment to reinforcing the civic ideals that Doniphan espoused. … Continue reading
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