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Standardizing terms Mormon and LDS
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=== History === | === History === | ||
In 1852, settlers in American Fork Creek, now known as American Fork, asked | In 1852, settlers in American Fork Creek, now known as American Fork, asked leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to send surveyors to layout a townsite for them. The town was to be located a few miles north at the base of the mountains. The survey subsequently completed and by the spring of 1853 and settlers started building homes. They were soon counciled by church president, Brigham Young, to move into a fort because of expected Indian trouble. The women and children were moved to Salt Lake City. | ||
The first fort was called Wordsworth Fort and stood from 1853 to 1855. Its design wasn't a long term solution as the houses were integral sections of the wall. | The first fort was called Wordsworth Fort and stood from 1853 to 1855. Its design wasn't a long term solution as the houses were integral sections of the wall. | ||