Darson on Kirtland changes in 2000
Darson Roper, an elder of the Mormon church, said the church had roots in Kirtland and was committed to preserving its history there.
Once the road work is finished, the church will begin building a new visitor center and replicas of a sawmill and an ashery that once stood nearby. The new center will hold 120 visitors in its main auditorium and have three smaller theaters, according to the Lake County Visitors Center.
That work will be complete in 2003, Roper said.
“All this area will become a walking area,” Roper said, “relieving the noise and congestion [of cars] in the summer.”
What was Darson’s involvement? I’m assuming he more than a missionary?
I think it’s interesting he was there helping the Church restore Kirtland, because he is a direct descendent of Isaac Morley.