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This location was the site of a major incident during the historic march of Zion's Camp in 1834 when a contingent of about 200 Mormon saints, marching to rescue their brethren in Jackson County, faced off against an angry mob numbering over 300. A terrible fight was about to start when a severe thunderstorm rolled in suddenly and put the mob to flight. Zion's Camp was able to move forward unharmed. Historical markers to the incident are located nearby. Excelsior Springs came into existence due to the natural spring water that gushed forth from the depths of the earth.