
Joseph Smith Birthplace - South Royalton, VT
Posted by:
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N 43° 49.414 W 072° 28.370
18T E 703215 N 4855381
This waymark is located 2.5 miles along Dairy Hill Road after leaving Vermont route 14.
Waymark Code: WMETCK
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2012
Views: 40
The posted co-ordinates refer to a patch of garden that back in 1805 was the site of a small house. In that home, Joseph Smith was born. The present-day site also includes the granite obelisk (dedicated 100 years after the birth of Joseph Smith), a visitors' center, historical exhibits and plenty of parking.
There is no fee to visit this site. Tours are available. The hours of operation are as follows:
November–April
Monday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
May–October
Monday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.