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MormonTimes.com: Strange ward names: the sequel

Published: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 12:05 a.m. MST
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There are more than 27,000 wards and branches in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The names of most of these sound pretty routine, while others are unusual or strange — at least until you know the name of the city it is located in, or something about the area's local history or geography.

In response to a previous article on ward/branch names, here are some reader responses "Nothing is Worse" (translated), "Humble Ward," or how about a singles ward named "Union Mill Ward."

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