Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Iron Mission
Administrative History
The Iron Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formed following a call for volunteers in December 1850. By the next summer, missionaries had established an iron furnace and foundry in the area of Cedar City, Utah. However, the mission was eventually closed in 1858.
Citation:
Utah State Parks website, via WWW, Mar. 20, 2014 (Iron Mission; call for volunteers issued by Brigham Young, Dec. 1850; furnace and foundry est. in Cedar City, Utah area by missionaries by summer, 1851; closed in 1858)Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Morris A. Shirts historical research and publications, 1810-2001
Includes the historical research of Shirts regarding Silver Reef, Peter Shirts, the Iron Mission, and Mountain Meadows. Includes research notes, correspondence, biographical histories, and other historical document materials. Materials date from 1810-2001.
Morris A. Shirts historical research and publications on Silver Reef, 1876-1992
Contains the research on Silver Reef for Morris Shirts' published and unpublished manuscripts. Material dates from 1876 to 1992.
Morris A. Shirts photographs and images for books and articles, 1870-1997
Contains the photographs and images for Shirts' research of Silver Reef, Peter Shirts, and the Iron Mission. Material dates from 1870-1997.
Morris A. Shirts photographs and images of Silver Reef, 1870-1989
Contains photographs of the Silver Reef and Harrisburg, Utah area. Material dates from1870-1989, bulk 1870-1880.
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