1880s (LDS)
| Centuries: 18th century – 19th century – 20th century | |
| Decades: 1850s 1860s 1870s – 1880s – 1890s 1900s 1910s | |
| Years: 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 | |
Table of contents |
1880
- The First Presidency is reorganized three years after President Brigham Young's passing. John Taylor is named president.
- October: The Pearl of Great Price is canonized.
1882
- The Edmunds Act declares polygamy a felony.
1887
- The Edmunds-Tucker Act abolishes women's suffrage, and seizes control of the church and its assets.
- July 25: John Taylor passes away, leaving Wilford Woodruff to assume control of the church.
1889
- Two years after the death of John Taylor, the First Presidency is reorganized with Wilford Woodruff as president.
See also
- 1880s (worldwide)