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Mormon Population
Mormons make up 0.69% of the population of Harrisburg. The state of Pennsylvania has 49,743 members in 10 stakes, 1 district, 75 wards, 39 branches, and 2 missions and one temple in Philadelphia expected to be completed in 2016.
LDS History
Pennsylvania was the site of some of the most transcendent events of the early Restoration. Joseph Smith and his wife Emma spent most of the time between December 1827 and August 1830 living in Harmony (present-day Oakland). While there the Prophet translated the bulk of the Book of Mormon, with Emma, Martin Harris, and Oliver Cowdery as scribes. On 15 May 1829, Joseph and Oliver were ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood by John the Baptist on the banks of the Susquehanna River, after which he directed the two to immerse each other in the first authorized baptisms of this dispensation. Shortly thereafter, Peter, James, and John appeared to Joseph and Oliver in the same vicinity and conferred upon them the Melchizedek Priesthood. In addition, 15 of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were received while the Smiths lived in Harmony.
Family Friendliness
Harrisburg is a vibrant hub of family activities, from cruises along the Susquehanna to arcades and athletics on City Island. The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agriculture exposition in the U.S. Don’t miss the world-class amusement park, Hersheypark®, and the one-of-a-kind experiences like Hershey’s Chocolate World attraction, an eclectic atmosphere along Cocoa Avenue, miles of shopping, and the Hershey Bears professional hockey team.
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