Utah city renames street in honor of Mormon Black pioneer couple

(Photo courtesy of Utah State Historical Society) Amanda Leggroan Chambers and Samuel D. Chambers.

(Photo courtesy of Utah State Historical Society) Amanda Leggroan Chambers and Samuel D. Chambers.

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