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 Joseph Smith Trial- Monmouth, IL Posted by:  YoSam.
N 40° 54.737 W 090° 38.929
15T E 698007 N 4531680
Saw a few like this in town erected by Monmouth College
Waymark Code: WMX9MK
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2017
Views: 3
County of marker: Warren County
Location of marker: Public Square & W. Broadway, on sidewalk next to courthouse, Monmouth
Erected by: Monmouth College
Marker text: Joseph Smith Trial
Site of the third Warren County Courthouse (1837-95), where on June 9, 1841, the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith stood trial under Judge Stephen L. Douglas to determine whether he should be extradited to Missouri to face criminal charges. He was released the following day when it was determined that the original writ habeas corpus had expired.MONMOUTH COLLEGE
County: Warren County
Historical Society: Monmouth College
Location: sidewalk next to current courthouse
Website: [Web Link]
Dedication Date: Not listed
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