Las Vegas

Founded
1855 January 1
Closed
1857 January 1

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.

Read More

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
Media
Las Vegas (1855 - 1857) Profile
Las Vegas (1855 - 1857) Profile

Sources

Mission