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FAQs Location, Commentary, References Illinois Nauvoo Edward Hunter Home “It is now as it was in the days of the Savior; let people believe and practice these simple, God-like truths and it will be as it was in the old world, they will say, if this man be let alone he will come and take away our peace and nation’ (JD 18:231). "1 Joseph Smith Jr. Red Brick Store For example, in his journal entry for 4 May 1842 he recorded, “I spent the day in the upper part of the store, that is in my private office (so called because in that room I keep my sacred writings, translate ancient records, and receive revelations)… "1 Nauvoo House The pages were forwarded to Salt Lake City, where they are now preserved in the historians office (Jessee, “The Original Book of Mormon Manuscript,” BYU Studies, 1970, 3:264-272). "1 Carthage Carthage Jail - Parlor-Living Area The morning of the 26 June 1844, “Joseph, Hyrum, and the rest of the brethren, took breakfast with Stigall, and then were removed to the room upstairs.” "1 - Jailer’s bedroom and office (Martyrdom Room) While reposed on the floor Joseph remarked, “I would like to see my family again.” and “I would to God that I could preach to the Saints in Nauvoo once more.” 2 Joseph replied, ‘You will yet see Wales, and fulfill the mission appointed you before you die.’” 3 Massachusetts Salem - UnSion treet 2 He offered to show the Prophet Joseph Smith the location of the home and to help him obtained the treasure. "1 “From New York we continued our journey to Providence, on board a steamer, “the Prophet wrote, “from thence to Boston, by steam cars, and arrived Salem, Massachusetts, early in August, where we hired a house, and occupied the same during the month, teaching the people from house to house, and preaching publicly, as opportunity presented; visiting occasionally, sections of the surrounding country, which are rich in the history of the Pilgrim Fathers of New England, in Indian warfare, religious superstition, bigotry, persecution, and learned ignorance. "2 Missouri Adam-Ondi-Ahman Adam delivers up his stewardship to Christ, that which was delivered to him as holding the keys of the universe, but retains his standing as head of the human family. "1 In an earlier revelation the Lord revealed that at the end of his life, Adam called all of his righteous posterity to gather to ‘the valley of Adam-ondi-Ahman and there bestowed upon them his last blessing’ (D&C 107:53). "2 - Spring Hill The altar stood at the highest point of the bluff and I examined the place several times while I remained there. "3 Far West My brigade shall march for Liberty tomorrow morning, at 8 o'clock; and if you execute these men, I will hold you responsible before an earthly tribunal, so help me God. "1 Liberty -Inside Monument Because of the Prophet Joseph Smith’s incarceration from 1 December until 6 April 1839 Liberty Jail is referred to as “more temple than prison. "1 Independence - Temple Site Further, it is at the temple in the New Jerusalem that ‘the Lamb shall stand upon Mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty-four thousand, having his Father’s name written on their foreheads.’ "1 McIllwaine’s Bend While encamped “upon the bank of the river, at McIlwaine’s Bend, Brother Phelps, in open vision by daylight, saw the destroyer in his most horrible power, ride upon the face of the waters; others heard the noise, but saw not the vision. "1 Zion’s Camp They declared that if that was the way God fought for the Mormons, they might as well go about their business. "1 New York Colesville In a barn located on this property, the Prophet preached about the Restoration. "1 Fayette Whitmer Home - Front of House “Upon this, our second failure, Martin Harris proposed that he should withdraw himself from us, believing, as he expressed himself, that his presence was the cause of our not obtaining what we wished for. He accordingly withdrew from us. "1 If you will do this, it is God’s will that you and Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer should look upon the plates. "2 We accordingly joined in prayer, and ultimately obtained our desires, for before we had yet finished, the same vision was opened to our view, at least it was again opened to me, and I once more beheld and heard the same things; whilst at the same moment, Martin Harris cried out, apparently in an ecstasy of joy, ‘Tis enough; ‘tis enough; mine eyes have beheld; mine eyes have beheld;’ and jumping up, he shouted, ‘Hosanna,’ blessing God, and otherwise rejoiced exceedingly. "3 - DS Bedroom He then testified to what he had seen and heard, as did also the others, Oliver and David, who added that no tongue could express the joy of their hearts and the greatness of the things which they had both seen and heard. "4 Manchester Joseph Smith Frame Home in Manchester - Kitchen He continued walking backwards and forwards, weeping and grieving like a tender infant until about sunset, when we persuaded him to take a little nourishment. "1 Palmyra Log Home - Family Room Kitchen My parents, father and mother, poured out their souls to God, the donor of all blessings, to keep and guard their children and keep them from sins and from all evil works. "1 ‘Another day has passed and gone, We lay our garments by.’ "2 I think that we presented the most peculiar aspect of any family that ever lived upon the earth, all seated in a circle, father, mother, sons, and daughters, listening in breathless anxiety to the religious teachings of a boy eighteen years of age… "3 - US Bedroom 2 Some time after the family had retired to sleep, evidently around eleven or twelve that night, Joseph bent himself in prayer. "4 Smith Farm - Barn Yard Consequently, Joseph took them out of the box in which they had been placed, wrapped them in clothes, carried them across the road to the cooper’s shop, and laid them in a quantity of flax which was stowed in the shop loft. "1 Hill Cumorah - Top All this passed before him, and the heavenly messenger said, ‘All this is shown, the good and the evil, the holy and impure, the glory of God and the power of darkness, that you may know hereafter the two powers and never be influenced or overcome by that wicked one. "1 Ohio Amherst It was at this conference that Joseph was first “sustained and ordained as President of the High Priesthood. "1 Kirtland Newel K. Whitney Home The significance of this home lies beyond its being the dwelling of the humble and faithful Whitney family. Upon first arriving in Kirtland in February 1831, the Prophet Joseph Smith and his wife, Emma, lived with “the family of Brother Whitney for several weeks, and received every kindness and attention which could be expected, especially from Sister Whitney. "1 The company was large, and before we partook we had some of the songs of Zion sung, and our hearts were made glad while partaking of an antepast of those joys that will be poured upon the heads of the Saints when they are gathered together on Mount Zion, to enjoy each other's society forevermore, when there will be none to molest or make us afraid. "2 He said it was preferable and far superior to the elegant and select parties he afterwards attended, and afforded him much more satisfaction. "3 - Parlor Mrs. Johnson was immediately able to lift her arm without pain and the day after returning home to Hiram rejoiced in being able to do her washing unhampered by her previously lame arm. "4 School House The reconstructed schoolhouse stands on the 1819 foundation. The original building was destroyed by fire in the1860s. In the early days of Kirtland, the schoolhouse was the “cultural heart of the community. "1 - Interior On occasion, the Prophet Joseph Smith attended meetings, prayed and preached in the schoolhouse. "2 Ashery This substance was then placed in kettles and boiled into potash, which could be sold to those that manufactured “alum, saltpeter, glass, soap, leather goods, gunpowder and paper, and in cotton and wool processing facilities as far away as England. "1 Workers would then break the hardened mass into smaller chunks with an ax an sell it. "2
Newel K. Whitney Store - The store “You’ve prayed me here, now what do you want of me? "1 Temple - South West Corner The third floor was in the attic of the building. It was divided into five rooms, which were utilized as offices for the presiding quorums and officers. "1 Hiram Johnson Farm - Parlor—Joseph & Emma's Bedroom With my flesh all scarified and defaced, I preached to the congregation as usual, and in the afternoon of the same day baptized three individuals. "1 Pennsylvania Harmony - Joseph Emma Cabin Footings The Prophet later sold his property to Joseph McKune Jr. in June 1833. "1 The home was 26 by 18 feet, with two rooms on the ground floor and one room upstairs. "2 - Aaronic Priesthood Restoration Monument Commemorating the restoration of the keys and authority of the Aaronic Priesthood, Avard T. Fairbanks sculpted this memorial. It was cast in bronze and placed upon a carnelian granite base from Cold Spring, Minnesota. "3 |
