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29180
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English
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Historic Pioneer Grounds
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Improvement Era
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July 1921
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24
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832-833
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Just out from the present city of Omaha, going north along the west bank of the Missouri river, lies the quiet little city of Florence, as it is known today. Those familiar with Church history would recognize it by its one-time name of Winter Quarters. here it was that the Saints, who crossed the plans in an early day, outfitted for Utah, and began the long journey of a thousand miles to the valleys of the mountains. The place is of great historical interest, and is visited annually by a number of tourists. President Grant and Presiding Patriarch Hyrum G. Smith have been among the distinguished visitors of the past year.