Established as a means to proselyte among the Paiute tribes located near the Las Vegas area.
The mission soon implemented a colonization effort from 1856 onward. The mission ended with the imminent arrival of the U.S. army to Utah in 1857.
Mission Founded
1855 January 1
Benjamin Robinson Hulse Called as President
1855 April 6 – 1858 September 26 See Missionaries
Date Details
Started On 1855 April 6
Called
Ended On 1858 September 26
Departed from Field
William Bringhurst Called as President
1855 April 6 – 1856 October 13 See Missionaries
Date Details
Started On 1855 April 6
Called
Ended On 1856 October 13
Released
Samuel Thompson Called as President
1856 February 24 – 1857 March 23 See Missionaries
Date Details
Started On 1856 February 24
Called
Ended On 1857 March 23
Departed from Field
Mission Closed
1857 January 1
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Las Vegas (1855 - 1857) Profile