Today in History: Brigham Young & the Mormon Pioneers
Today in History–July 24–the Library of Congress features Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers, who arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah on this day in 1847. The weary group was happy to find their “promised land” after traveling some 1,000 miles from the Mormon settlement in Nauvoo, Illinois. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more primary sources related to this religious group and its founder.
Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers arrived in Salt Lake City from America’s Library
Brigham Young books & articles
Brigham Young historical newspaper coverage
Route of the Mormon pioneers from Nauvoo to Great Salt Lake map