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Zarahemla, Iowa Territory

Summary

Located about one mile west of Mississippi River; area settled, by May 1839. Site for town selected by JS, 2 July 1839, and later confirmed by revelation, Mar. 1841. Iowa stake of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized by JS, by Oct. 1839. Stake name changed to Zarahemla, by Aug. 1841. Stake had 750 members in nine branches, Aug. 1841. Stake discontinued, Jan. 1842, and replaced by branch. While avoiding arrest in Missouri extradition attempt, JS hid in town at home of his uncle, John Smith, 11 Aug. 1842. Town site absorbed by Montrose, after 1846.

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Township
Montrose Township
Town/City
Zarahemla
County
Lee County
State/Province
Iowa Territory (now state)
Country:
United States of America