April 26, 1838
Far West, Missouri
Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 115, a revelation commanding the Church to build a house unto the Lord in Far West. This revelation also established the name of the Church as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 3:23–25
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