Nauvoo Legion
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nauvoo-legion-185-12493710
title:
Nauvoo Legion
text:
The Nauvoo Legion was a state-authorized militia of Nauvoo, Illinois, United States from February 4, 1841 until January 29, 1845. Its main function was the defense of Nauvoo and surrounding Latter Day Saint settlements, but it was also occasionally used as local law enforcement and paraded at ceremonies such as the laying of the cornerstone for the Nauvoo Temple. The Nauvoo Legion was unique among contemporary militias for its chain of command structure, its expanded functions of the court marti
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description:
City militia, Illinois, U.S., 1841–1845
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauvoo_Legion
date created:
2004-06-20T22:21:07Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T23:47:32Z
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