Mormonism and Violence - List of Mormon Wars and Massacres

This list of Mormon wars and massacres includes all wars and massacres that have involved significant numbers of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Wars

  • 1838 Mormon War (aka Missouri Mormon War)
  • Mormon War in Illinois (1844-1845)
  • Utah War (1857-1858)
  • Morrisite War (1862)
  • Black Hawk War (Utah) (1865–1872)

Massacres

  • Haun's Mill massacre (1838)
  • Battle Creek (1849)
  • Mountain Meadows massacre (1857)
  • Bear River Massacre (1863)

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