Carthage Jail and Visitors Center - Carthage, IL
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YoSam.
N 40° 24.931 W 091° 08.312
15T E 657931 N 4475540
Religious Freedom, Civil Rights, and lot happened here.
Waymark Code: WMVN2A
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2017
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County of center: Hancock County
Location of center: city block, Marion St., Buchanan St. (US-136), Walnut St., Fayette St., Carthage
Phone: (217) 357-2989
"The Historic Carthage Jail and Visitor Center, 310 Buchanan St., was the scene of the deaths of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church, and his brother Hyrum. Jailed on charges of treason, they were killed by a mob on June 27, 1844. Thirty-minute tours of the jail include a video presentation about Joseph Smith's life. Guided tours are available. Time: Allow 1 hour minimum." ~ AAA Travel Info
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