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| − | California is home to over 740,000 members of LDS Church as well as seven Mormon temples.
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| − | == Early Mormon History in California ==
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| − | California has had a long history with the Mormon Church, starting with members who sailed to San Francisco aboard the Brooklyn. Then when members of the U.S. Army unit known as the [[Mormon Battalion]] were discharged in San Diego, many stayed and helped build up the San Diego area.
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| − | A major Mormon colony was founded in the 1850's in San Bernardino. This colony was called back to Utah in 1858 during the threat of [[Johnstons War]].
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| − | ==Temples in California==
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| − | * [[Fresno California Temple]]
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| − | * [[Los Angeles California Temple]]
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| − | * [[Newport Beach California Temple]]
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| − | * [[Oakland California Temple]]
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| − | * [[Redlands California Temple]]
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| − | * [[Sacramento California Temple]]
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| − | * [[San Diego California Temple]]
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| − | ==References==
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| − | * [http://www.californiaresortlife.com California Mormons] - Guide to LDS attractions, websites, temples, stakes, festivals and special interest groups in California.
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| − | * California Saints, A 150-year Legacy in the Golden State - by Cowan and Homer, Publ 1996.
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