Do Mourning Doves Have Special Meaning? Is there a meaning in a mourning dove visit? The mourning dove is considered by many to be a sign of hope, love and freedom. Doves are also a universal symbol ...

In the 1840s, a handful of settlers were gathered outdoors to talk about forming a church when they heard a mourning dove cooing in a nearby tree. As the meeting progressed, the cooing continued. They ...