Interim Content
Warren, Illinois
Summary
Platted on school section number 16, one mile south of Warsaw, summer 1841. Quorum of Twelve wrote epistle to Saints, 26 Aug. 1841, inviting immigrants to settle in Warren. Willard Richards moved to Warsaw and sold lots in Warren, Sept. 1841. Joseph Fielding brought company of 204 British Saints immigrating to U.S. to Warren vicinity to purchase lots and settle, Nov. 1841. Antagonism from Warsaw residents prompted First Presidency to request that British Saints move to Nauvoo, Dec. 1841. Town never established.
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- History, 1838–1856, volume C-1 [2 November 1838–31 July 1842]
- Discourse, 16 August 1841, as Published in Times and Seasons
- History Draft [1 January–31 December 1841]
- History, 1838–1856, volume C-1 Addenda
- History, 1838–1856, volume D-1 [1 August 1842–1 July 1843]
- Journal, December 1841–December 1842
- Letter from Calvin A. Warren, 31 August 1841
- Letter to Horace Hotchkiss, 25 August 1841
- Minutes, 16 August 1841
- Warrant, 8 June 1841 [ Extradition of JS et al. for Treason and Other Crimes ]
- Town/City
- Warren
- County
- Hancock County
- State/Province
- Illinois
- Country:
- United States of America