Cities & Towns
Doctrine & Covenants Sections 98, 101, and 102 --- and many others --- were recorded in this town, which was effectively Church HQ from February 1831 to February 1838.
What is Kirtland, Ohio?
One of Joseph Smith's earliest and closest associates and a Book of Mormon scribe, he brought news of the persecution in Jackson County, Missouri, back to Ohio in August 1833.
Who is Oliver Cowdery?
A dramatic thunderstorm protected the Camp of Israel (a.k.a. Zion's Camp) from a threatened attack while they camped beside this Missouri river.
What is Fishing River?
This Illinois city on the shore of Lake Michigan, now a huge metropolis, began as a settlement of 350 persons on August 12.
What is Chicago?
This frontier settlement was designated the "center place" of Zion, but the locals weren't pleased.
What is Independence, Missouri?
The author of more than a dozen hymns in the current hymnal, he ran the Saints' printing press in Jackson County, Missouri, until its destruction in July 1833.
Who is William Phelps?
He was the president of the United States in 1833–1834.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
The Camp of Israel (a.k.a. Zion's Camp) suffered no fatalities until after it was discharged, when this disease swept through the remaining camp, killing 13 men.
What is cholera?
On August 28–29, this nation's parliament passed laws to formally abolish slavery and restrict child labor.
What is the United Kingdom (or Britain)?
Doctrine & Covenants section 99 was given in this village, where Joseph and Emma Smith and their family lived for one year (9/12/1831–9/12/1832).
What is Hiram, Ohio?
Despite losing his wife in 1831, he served almost continuous missions for several years, leaving his children (including newborn twins) in others' care.
Who is John Murdock?
He was the governor of Missouri in 1833–1834.
Who is Daniel Dunklin?
This method of torture was popular in the 19th century; numerous church leaders, including bishop Edward Partridge in Independence, Missouri, suffered this way.
What is tarring and feathering?
Although Hoosiers claim him as their own, this U.S. president was born in Ohio on August 20.
Who is Benjamin Harrison?
Doctrine & Covenants section 100 was received in this town, which Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon visited en route to Ontario in October 1833.
What is Perrysburg, New York?
When a mob destroyed the Saints' printing house in Jackson County, Missouri, these young sisters courageously rescued many unbound copies of the Book of Commandments.
Who are Mary Elizabeth and Caroline Rollins?
Excommunicated for immoral conduct, he aggressively sought to discredit Joseph Smith and the Church, even threatening the Prophet's life, in 1833–1844. Also, he has a very funny name.
Who is Doctor Philastus Hurlbut?
Saints in Missouri and Kirtland saw this spectacular event, observed all over North America, as a sign from God in the heavens.
What is the Leonid meteor shower?
Founded on September 2 (still summer, technically!), this Ohio college is considered the oldest co-ed liberal arts college in the United States.
What is Oberlin College?
This city on the Missouri River was the state capital of Missouri in 1833–1834.
What is Jefferson City?
In the fall of 1833, he convinced Joseph Smith to leave Kirtland for a month-long mission to Upper Canada (now lower Ontario).
Who is Freeman Nickerson?
Who was Earl Grey?
What is the United Firm?
In April 2020, President Nelson announced that a temple would be built in this city, which has been governed by the same family since it gained independence in June of 1833.
What is Dubai?