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− | [[Sharon, Vermont|Sharon]] is a town in Windsor County, Vermont. Sharon was created on August 17, 1761, by way of a royal charter, which King George III of England issued to Governor Benning Wentworth of New Hampshire. It is significant in [[Mormon Church|the Church]] as the place where [[Joseph Smith]] was born on December 23, [[1805]]. There is a 38 foot tall monument and visitors' center marking the place of his birth. | + | [[image: Joseph_Smith_Monument_Sharon_Vermont.jpg|150px|left|alt=Mormon Joseph Smith Monument in Sharon, Vermont|Mormon Joseph Smith Monument in Sharon, Vermont]][[Sharon, Vermont|Sharon]] is a town in Windsor County, Vermont. Sharon was created on August 17, 1761, by way of a royal charter, which King George III of England issued to Governor Benning Wentworth of New Hampshire. It is significant in [[Mormon Church|the Church]] as the place where [[Joseph Smith]] was born on December 23, [[1805]]. There is a 38 foot tall monument and visitors' center marking the place of his birth. |
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