1846-05-09-New York Tribune-The Mormons
From New York City LDS History
The Mormons.
New York Tribune, 9 May 1846, page 1
THE MORMONS.—A Mormon settlement, under the influence of Sidney Rigdon, has been commenced in the vicinity of Greencastle, in the adjoining County of Franklin, Pa. and some eight or nine miles distant from this place. They have purchased a large tract of land from a Mr. McLanahan, for which they paid some fifteen thousand dollars. Upon the tract is a very valuable water power, and we are told they propose erecting extensive manufactories—among the rest a cotton factory. A considerable number of the faithful have commenced locating upon their new premises. Sidney Rigdon being present and directing their movements.
- [ Hagerstown (Md.) News, May 2.
