How LEE'S FERRY, AZ Got Its Name | The MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MASSACRE, Utah

Lee's Ferry, Arizona is renowned for world-class fishing, boating, and amazing views featuring the Colorado River. However, this location, named after John D. Lee, has ties to a dark event in Utah that few may know about - the Mountain Meadows Massacre.


VIDEO FILMED: 09/02/2022

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⚪ LEE'S FERRY - https://www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisi...
⚪ Directions to LEE'S FERRY - https://goo.gl/maps/hP6RLxxZF2a61kh69

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00:00 Lee's Ferry Sights and Sounds
01:56 The Harsh Reality of Crossing the Colorado River
04:23 Lee's Ferry Fort
08:09 Remnants Along the Historic District River Trail
15:24 Lonely Dell Ranch Historic District
24:49 The Dark History of John D. Lee
28:36 The Mountain Meadows Massacre Site

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