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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is officially organized on April 6, 1830, in Fayette, New York. The church was initially named the "Church of Christ" before later being officially named The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Peter Whitmer Jr., Samuel H. Smith, and David Whitmer were among the key participants. More