10th handcart company. It was the last handcart company to reach Utah. It was called the "Second Handcart Company" because it was the second of two handcart companies to cross the plains in 1860. 126 individuals, 22 handcarts, and 6 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).
Formed in Florence, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States
1860 July 6
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Occurred On 1860 July 6
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Oscar Orlando Stoddard Appointed as Company Captain
1860 July 6 – September 24
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Ended On 1860 September 24
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Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1860 September 24
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Occurred On 1860 September 24
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Handcart Company