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The church was officially organized in Fayette, New York. Joseph Smith and a few followers gathered to form the church after the translation of the Book of Mormon.
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Joseph Smith was killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. This event marked a significant turning point as it led to leadership succession disputes. Many of his followers considered it a test of faith.
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After Smith’s death, Brigham Young led the majority of Mormons to the Salt Lake Valley (present-day Utah) to escape religious persecution.
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The LDS Church officially discontinued the practice of polygamy due to pressure from the U.S. government.
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The Church gained statehood for Utah in 1896.
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The church’s leadership received a revelation that allowed Black men to hold the priesthood, which had previously been restricted.