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This site explores the events in southern Utah at the outset of the Utah War. The Iron County militia was the Tenth Regiment of the territorial militia and was also known as the Iron Military District. It was the local militia unit in southern Utah. Here is a [[Basic Account|Basic Account]] of the massacre. | This site explores the events in southern Utah at the outset of the Utah War. The Iron County militia was the Tenth Regiment of the territorial militia and was also known as the Iron Military District. It was the local militia unit in southern Utah. Here is a [[Basic Account|Basic Account]] of the massacre. | ||
As word of the approach of the United States expeditionary army reached Utah, it touched off fears of invasion and dispossession. This was due to the experiences of many Mormons in the | As word of the approach of the United States expeditionary army reached Utah, it touched off fears of invasion and dispossession. This was due to the experiences of many Mormons in the Midwest. Because of conflicts with the original settlers in these locales they were driven from their homes and lands, first in western Missouri, then in western Illinois. These fears of being driven from their homes was particularly strong in southern Utah because of its isolation and perceived exposure. | ||
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The misunderstanding over the intentions of the approaching army touched off the conflict known as the Utah War. By August 1857, the southern Utah militia had been reorganized and was on heightened alert. They undertook what seemed vital at the time: harvesting grain, caching foodstuffs, guarding the approaches to southern Utah, sending scouting parties in search of the approaching army and surveilling passing emigrant trains. | The misunderstanding over the intentions of the approaching army touched off the conflict known as the Utah War. By August 1857, the southern Utah militia had been reorganized and was on heightened alert. They undertook what seemed vital at the time: harvesting grain, caching foodstuffs, guarding the approaches to southern Utah, sending scouting parties in search of the approaching army and surveilling passing emigrant trains. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:44, 27 April 2016
In 1857, there were approximately 450 men in the Iron County militia. At the outbreak of the Utah War of 1857-58, rumors of invasion by the United States Army set the militia in motion. Militiamen were organizing, drilling, patrolling, scouting and carrying expresses. Infamously, upwards of one hundred men were involved in some fashion in the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Who were the members of the 450-man militia? Who were those involved in the massacre?
This site explores the events in southern Utah at the outset of the Utah War. The Iron County militia was the Tenth Regiment of the territorial militia and was also known as the Iron Military District. It was the local militia unit in southern Utah. Here is a Basic Account of the massacre.
As word of the approach of the United States expeditionary army reached Utah, it touched off fears of invasion and dispossession. This was due to the experiences of many Mormons in the Midwest. Because of conflicts with the original settlers in these locales they were driven from their homes and lands, first in western Missouri, then in western Illinois. These fears of being driven from their homes was particularly strong in southern Utah because of its isolation and perceived exposure.
The misunderstanding over the intentions of the approaching army touched off the conflict known as the Utah War. By August 1857, the southern Utah militia had been reorganized and was on heightened alert. They undertook what seemed vital at the time: harvesting grain, caching foodstuffs, guarding the approaches to southern Utah, sending scouting parties in search of the approaching army and surveilling passing emigrant trains.
As this crisis broke, disaster befell the first passing train, the Fancher-Baker party, at Mountain Meadows. This site discusses the unfolding crisis and ensuing massacre. It also provides biographical sketches of the involved militiamen. Our desire is to provide the most accurate information possible. We solicit feedback and corrections from our visitors. We will update the site with corrected information. We appreciate your comments and feedback. Thank you for visiting!
Send comments or corrections to editor@1857ironcountymilitia.com.
