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Mormon Population
Mormons make up 0.99% of the population of Monroe. The state of Louisiana has 27,119 members, 7 stakes, 32 wards, 17 branches, 1 mission, and 1 temple.
LDS History
New Orleans became the principal port of arrival for Latter-day Saints from Europe by November 1841. Over the next few years, 17,463 individuals immigrated by way of this port city. From 1844 to 1855, the New Orleans and Lafayette branch functioned in New Orleans, when New York became the port of arrival for the church immigrants due to outbreaks of major epidemics. No other known missionary efforts was done in Louisiana until February 16, 1896 when missionaries were assigned to the Louisiana Conference, which was part of the Southern States Mission. Joseph A. Cornwall arrived in Louisiana on September 10 of that year. By the end of 1897, he and his companions had baptized their first converts.
Family Friendliness
Your family will have fun exploring the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum of Louisiana,Cheniere Lake Park, Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens.
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