June 2, 1834
Illinois River, Illinois
Joseph Smith and the Zion's Camp marchers went from Jacksonville to the banks of the Illinois River and ferried over without difficulty, despite threats from enemies that the company would not cross the river.
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 2:79
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