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Land Swap to Preserve Martin’s Cove | Salt Lake City News
A historic land swap is brewing in Wyoming to secure Martin’s Cove — the tragic 1856 blizzard site where 240-250 pioneers died — for permanent church stewardship. The Wyoming Friends for Martin’s Cove group is pushing to exchange 933 acres of church-owned ranch land for the same amount of federal land, ensuring the site’s preservation for future generations. With over 100,000 annual visitors and deep ties to Latter-day Saint history, this move aims to safeguard the site’s legacy while enhancing public access. Backed by former governors and a Trump appointee, the proposal seeks congressional…
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