Carthage Jail - Place to visit on the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Description

Take a guided tour of this restored jail house and explore why it was the site of one of the pivotal events in the history of the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail. It was here in June of 1844 that an armed mob stormed the jail and killed Joseph and Hyrum Smith as they awaited trial. Today, visitors can hear the story as they walk through the jail on a guided tour, and at the site’s visitor center. The Carthage Jail is operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. go.nps.gov/CarthageJail

Duration

1 minute, 23 seconds

Credit

NPS Video

Date Created

07/22/2024

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