JS - HIstory 1

In Joseph Smith's testimony, we read -

"...there was in the place where we lived an unusual excitement on the subject of religion. It commenced with the Methodists, but soon became general among all the sects in that region of country. Indeed, the whole district of country seemed affected by it, and great multitudes united themselves to the different religious parties, which created no small stir and division amongst the people, some crying, “Lo, here!” and others, “Lo, there!” Some were contending for the Methodist faith, some for the Presbyterian, and some for the Baptist."  (Joseph Smith—History 1:5)

When the Prophet suggests "no small stir", a look back in history we learned that during this period in that part of the country, it became known as "The Burned-over District" due to the number of preachers and revivals preaching of the fires of hell.