June 27, 1844 - Joseph Smith Lynched

Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, was lynched on June 27, 1844. The locals initially tolerated his pseudo-Christianity despite its obvious differences, but when he allowed and even encouraged polygamy, the town would tolerate it no longer. His successor Brigham Young guided the Mormons to Utah shortly thereafter, and there they were able to practice their religion without persecution.