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1856 Outfitting of Handcart Emigrants at Iowa City
- When
- 1856
- Where
- Western terminus of the rail line
Emigrants arrived by rail to Iowa City, the western terminus, where they would be outfitted with handcarts and other supplies before continuing west.
Between 1855 and 1857, emigrants traveled by railroad to Iowa City, which served as the western terminus of the rail line. At this location, they would be outfitted with handcarts and other supplies before heading west. The Perpetual Emigration Fund supported the travel of 2,012 European emigrants in 1856, reflecting the enthusiasm of poor church members for the new plan.
Sources
- Mormon handcart pioneers Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-17
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