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Book of Mormon Written
The first draft of the Book of Mormon is "translated" by Joseph Smith. -
Church of Latter-Day Saints Founded
Established by its founder and first president Joseph Smith. -
Missouri Mormon War
Leads to the expulsion of Mormons from Jackson County. This forced Mormons West to the Utah region. This law was not changed until 1976. -
Joseph Smith Killed by a Mob in Illinois
Joseph Smith was the founder of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, making his death significant. Brigham Young takes over as President. -
The State of Deseret is Proposed
Present-day Utah, most of Nevada and Arizona, and some of Colorado, California, Wyoming, New Mexico, Oregon, and Idaho. This was the area where Mormons had the majority settled. It was a provisional state government for two years but was never recognized by the United States. -
The Utah War Ends
Although the federal government had won and gained authority over Utah, and with the help of Brigham Young, Mormons were allowed to have autonomy. -
BYU is Established
Founded by Brigham Young as a way to teach religion to youth. Became the largest private religious university in the United States. -
Gordon B. Hickley Becomes The 15th President
Helped to establish The Church of Latter-Day Saints as a World Religion and begin to grow internationally.