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Mormon Pioneer National Historic TrailSeveral emigrants were reported to have been buried near Rawhide Creek after falling ill to disease and sickness.
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The Mormon Handcart Center at Martin's Cove near Casper, WY.  

Did You Know?
The Martin Handcart Company of 1856 was caught in a late October snow storm at this location. Rescue wagons from Salt Lake City brought food and clothing. The company continued its trek to a temporary refuge at the cove, but some 150 emigrants died in the freezing cold and blizzard conditions.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST