Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith, Carthage, Illinois.
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Carthage Jail was the location of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum on June 27, 1844.
Waymark Code: WM90JM
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2010
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A statue of Joseph Smith, Jr. and his brother Hyrum by Dee Jay Bawden stands outside Carthage Jail.
The statue was cast in 1989.
Joseph Smith Jr., 1st President of the Church Next
Basic Facts
Birth Date: December 23, 1805
Death Date: June 27, 1844
Years as President: 1832–1844
Hyrun Smith
When warned of possible danger, Joseph urged Hyrum and his family to flee to Cincinnati, Ohio. Hyrum refused and, in 1844, traveled with Joseph to Carthage, Illinois where both were charged with riot and treason. Joseph, Hyrum, John Taylor and Dr. Willard Richards were held awaiting trial in a jail in Carthage. On June 27 1844, the building was attacked by a mob of between sixty and 200 men. Hyrum barricaded the door and was the first to die from gunfire. John Taylor was struck by several bullets but survived with the help of Dr. Richards. Joseph was killed by at least two shots, and fell through a second story window to the ground where he was shot again
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Associated Religion(s): Mormans - Church of Later Day Saints.
Statue Location: Carthage, Illinois.
Entrance Fee: Free
Artist: Dee Jay Bawden, B Catten, assistant.
Website: [Web Link]
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