Carthage Jail Museum

307 Walnut Street
Carthage, IL, 62321
217-357-2989

overview : Built in 1839, the old jail is the site where an angry mob killed Joseph Smith, Mormon leader, on June 27, 1844. In 1903 the Mormon Church purchased the jail as a monument to their founder. - In 1989 the jail underwent major renovations. - It was restored to its original appearance and the visitor’s center was enlarged to include a theater and exhibit area.

topics : religious, religion, church, jesus, christ, latter, day, saints, mormon, mormons