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Utah Expedition Departure
- When
- 18 July 1857
- Where
- Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
The first soldiers of the Utah Expedition left Fort Leavenworth on 18 July 1857, beginning the armed confrontation with Mormon settlers.
Although the expedition had gathered as early as May under General Winfield Scott's orders, the first soldiers departed Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, on 18 July 1857. This event effectively began the Utah War, an armed confrontation between US forces and Mormon settlers in the Utah Territory.
Sources
- Utah War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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