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LDS Church News: Cabins honor struggle of 'unparalleled difficulty'

Published: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 12:17 a.m. MST
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BLUFF, Utah — Not much was known about southeastern Utah when pioneer settlers were directed by President John Taylor in 1879 to leave their established homes in Parowan and Cedar City, Utah, and forge their way across generally unfamiliar territory.

With more faith than resources, they embarked on a journey that endured six months and required the descending of a sheer rock crevice in the Colorado River gorge now known as Hole in the Rock.

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Hey, Cat's, It's good to learn just a bit about you. I always see you...

Samuel | Nov. 9, 2008 at 8:07 p.m.

My husband is a descendant of the hole-in-the-rockers. The stories...

Cats | Nov. 9, 2008 at 7:16 p.m.

We never hear too much about the pioneers who settle southern Utah. I...

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