Historical Events tagged with "lilburn boggs"
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Religion & Philosophy
Extermination Order Against Mormons by Boggs
October 27th, 1838 186 years ago
Governor Lilburn Boggs of Missouri issued an order demanding all Mormons to leave the state or face death. The order stemmed from tensions between Mormon settlers and local residents, fueled by cultural and religious differences. This directive exemplified the growing hostility toward the Mormon community, leading to their significant migration and settlement in Utah.
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