Mormon Battalion Monument - Columbia, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 59.316 W 120° 26.515
10S E 724645 N 4207638
A monument to the Mormon Battalion.
Waymark Code: WM79W0
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2009
Views: 5
"While they were crossing the plains with their families, five hundred Mormon men were inducted into the United States Army in July, 1846 to aid in the war against Mexico in California. The Mormon Battalion marched 2,000 miles from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego, California – the longest infantry march in U. S. history. After they were discharged in 1847, some proceeded to what became known as Mormon Gulch, now Tuttletown. The Battalion panned for gold in Mormon Creek, often using baskets made by the Indians. Mormon Creek runs along the east side of Highway 49."
Group that erected the marker: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
State Highway 49 and Rawhide Road
Columbia, CA USA
95310
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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