The Prophet's Last Ride, Nauvoo, Illinois.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member gladtobehere
N 40° 33.045 W 091° 23.103
15T E 636740 N 4490141
Joseph Smith Jr. and his brother Hyrum leave Nauvoo.
Waymark Code: WM7H8A
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
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This is a large statue of 11 feet tall. It depicts Joseph Smith Jr. and his brother Hyrum having a last look at Nauvoo, Illinois, before going to Carthage, Illinois, where they were murdered.

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Identity of Rider: Joseph Jr. and Hyrum Smith.

Identity of Horse: Unknown

Name of artist: Stan Watts and Kim Corpany

Date of Dedication: December 8, 2003.

Material: Bronze

Unusual Features: This statue has great detail of both human and horse features.

Position: One Hoof Raised
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