Carthage Jail

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310 Buchanan
Carthage, IL 62321
+1 (217) 577-2603
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org
On June 27, 1844, the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed by a mob that attacked them in Carthage Jail. At the carefully restored Carthage Jail, visitors can take a guided tour of the jail to learn about the ministry of Joseph Smith and the final days in the life of Joseph and Hyrum.

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4.549 reviews
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Very nice tour
9/29/2024

My friends and I came here for a tour and our guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. We really...

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A must visit place if you're in the area.
9/2/2024

This is such a solemn place when you consider and understand the history that happened here. It is s...

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Amazing experience!
2/20/2023

Wonderful experience starting with some videos that portray the events leading up to the martyrdom o...

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