Mormon Battalion
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leadhiker
N 31° 20.231 W 109° 17.399
12R E 662682 N 3468234
The Mormon Battalion was the only religious unit in American military history, serving from July 1846 to July 1847 during the Mexican-American War. The battalion made a grueling 2000 mile march from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego, California.
Waymark Code: WM8V1T
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2010
Views: 10
Inscription:
Mormon Battalion
LDS Church
San Bernardino
Ranch
Rest Camp
Dec 5 1846
Marker Name: Mormon Battalion
Type of history commemorated: Event
County: Cochise
Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker:
Troop 27
Year placed: 1960
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