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| − | [ | + | [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] owns and maintains a number of historic sites that are fun and educational to visit. Many are described in articles on this wiki. |
[[Image:Temple_Square_Visitors_Center.jpg|alt=Mormon Temple Square|right|frame|The Visitors Center at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah]] | [[Image:Temple_Square_Visitors_Center.jpg|alt=Mormon Temple Square|right|frame|The Visitors Center at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah]] | ||
*Historic [[Nauvoo]] — the "city beautiful" built by the Latter-day Saints after they were driven from Missouri and before they migrated to [[Utah]]. [http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/nauvoo-visitors-center] | *Historic [[Nauvoo]] — the "city beautiful" built by the Latter-day Saints after they were driven from Missouri and before they migrated to [[Utah]]. [http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/nauvoo-visitors-center] | ||
| − | *[[David Whitmer|Whitmer Farm]] — Where the | + | *[[David Whitmer|Whitmer Farm: Church Organization Site]] — Where the Church of Jesus Christ was first organized. |
| − | *[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/hill-cumorah-visitors-center Palmyra, New York] and the [http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/smith-family-farm Smith Family Farm], where Joseph Smith lived when he received his [[First Vision]]. | + | *[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/hill-cumorah-visitors-center Palmyra, New York] and the [http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/smith-family-farm Joseph Smith Family Farm], where Joseph Smith lived when he received his [[First Vision]]. It is part of the Sacred Grove site. |
*[[Sacred Grove]] — where [[Joseph Smith]] prayed to know which church he should join. | *[[Sacred Grove]] — where [[Joseph Smith]] prayed to know which church he should join. | ||
| − | *[[Temple Square]] — home of the [[Salt Lake Temple|Salt Lake City | + | *[[Temple Square]] — home of the [[Salt Lake Temple|Salt Lake City Temple]], [[Museum of Church History and Art]], Salt Lake [[Tabernacle]], [[Assembly Hall]], [[Lion House]], [[Beehive house]], the [[Family History]] Library, the [[Joseph Smith Memorial Building]], the [[Church Office Building]], the [[Church Administration Building]], the [[Relief Society Building]], a visitors' center, and gardens. [http://newsroom.lds.org/article/summer-travel-series-temple-square] |
*[http://www.church-of-jesus-christ.ie/about-the-church/the-church-in-ireland/places-of-interest/how-the-west-was-won/gadfield-elm-chapel/ Gadfield Elm Chapel in England.] | *[http://www.church-of-jesus-christ.ie/about-the-church/the-church-in-ireland/places-of-interest/how-the-west-was-won/gadfield-elm-chapel/ Gadfield Elm Chapel in England.] | ||
*[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/historic-kirtland-visitors-center Kirtland, Ohio], the first gathering place of the Latter-day Saints, and where they built their first temple. | *[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/historic-kirtland-visitors-center Kirtland, Ohio], the first gathering place of the Latter-day Saints, and where they built their first temple. | ||
| − | *The [[Mormon Battalion | + | *The [[Mormon Battalion Center at San Diego]] in San Diego, California. |
*The [http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/pageants pageants] put on by church members. | *The [http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/pageants pageants] put on by church members. | ||
*[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/carthage-jail Carthage Jail] in Illinois where Joseph Smith and [[Hyrum Smith]] were martyred. | *[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/carthage-jail Carthage Jail] in Illinois where Joseph Smith and [[Hyrum Smith]] were martyred. | ||
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*[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/joseph-smith-birthplace-memorial Joseph Smith's Birthplace] in S. Royalton, Vermont. | *[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/joseph-smith-birthplace-memorial Joseph Smith's Birthplace] in S. Royalton, Vermont. | ||
*[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/liberty-jail-historic-site Liberty Jail Historic Site] where Joseph Smith and others were imprisoned. | *[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/liberty-jail-historic-site Liberty Jail Historic Site] where Joseph Smith and others were imprisoned. | ||
| − | *[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/mormon-handcart-historic-site Mormon | + | *[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/mormon-handcart-historic-site Martin's Cove: Mormon Trail Site] in Wyoming. |
*[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/park-city-family-tree-center Park City, Utah, Family Tree Center] | *[http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/park-city-family-tree-center Park City, Utah, Family Tree Center] | ||
[[Category:Places of Church Interest]] | [[Category:Places of Church Interest]] | ||
Revision as of 11:53, 24 June 2020
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns and maintains a number of historic sites that are fun and educational to visit. Many are described in articles on this wiki.
The Visitors Center at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Historic Nauvoo — the "city beautiful" built by the Latter-day Saints after they were driven from Missouri and before they migrated to Utah. [1]
- Whitmer Farm: Church Organization Site — Where the Church of Jesus Christ was first organized.
- Palmyra, New York and the Joseph Smith Family Farm, where Joseph Smith lived when he received his First Vision. It is part of the Sacred Grove site.
- Sacred Grove — where Joseph Smith prayed to know which church he should join.
- Temple Square — home of the Salt Lake City Temple, Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Assembly Hall, Lion House, Beehive house, the Family History Library, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, the Church Office Building, the Church Administration Building, the Relief Society Building, a visitors' center, and gardens. [2]
- Gadfield Elm Chapel in England.
- Kirtland, Ohio, the first gathering place of the Latter-day Saints, and where they built their first temple.
- The Mormon Battalion Center at San Diego in San Diego, California.
- The pageants put on by church members.
- Carthage Jail in Illinois where Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith were martyred.
- Cove Fort Historic Site in Utah.
- Independence, Missouri, Visitors' Center
- Joseph Smith's Birthplace in S. Royalton, Vermont.
- Liberty Jail Historic Site where Joseph Smith and others were imprisoned.
- Martin's Cove: Mormon Trail Site in Wyoming.
- Park City, Utah, Family Tree Center
