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[[image: Kirtland-Temple-Mormon.jpg|200px|right|alt=Kirtland Temple Mormon| Kirtland Temple Mormon]][[Kirtland]] lies about 22 miles east of Cleveland in the northeast corner of Ohio. it is located less than 7 miles from Lake Erie in the Lake County district. | [[image: Kirtland-Temple-Mormon.jpg|200px|right|alt=Kirtland Temple Mormon| Kirtland Temple Mormon]][[Kirtland]] lies about 22 miles east of Cleveland in the northeast corner of Ohio. it is located less than 7 miles from Lake Erie in the Lake County district. | ||
| − | After the arrival of [[Joseph Smith]] in February 1831, Kirtland became the headquarters of | + | After the arrival of [[Joseph Smith]] in February 1831, Kirtland became the headquarters of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (often called the Mormon Church). In the next few months, many of the Saints in New York sold their farms, often at a loss, and joined the Prophet in Kirtland. |
| − | During the next seven years, from 1831 to 1838, Church membership in the area grew to about 2,000. But of even greater importance were the many significant spiritual events that occurred in and around Kirtland during this important period in Church history. Among these: almost one-half of the revelations recorded in the [[Doctrine and Covenants]] were received here, the first edition of the Doctrine and Covenants was published, the organization of the Church headed by the [[First Presidency]] and [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] was established, the first stake was organized, the School of the Prophets was started, the first [[ | + | During the next seven years, from 1831 to 1838, Church membership in the area grew to about 2,000. But of even greater importance were the many significant spiritual events that occurred in and around Kirtland during this important period in Church history. Among these: almost one-half of the revelations recorded in the [[Doctrine and Covenants]] were received here, the first edition of the [[Doctrine and Covenants]] was published, the organization of the Church headed by the [[First Presidency]] and [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] was established, the first stake was organized, the [[School of the Prophets]] was started (and held each winter from 1833 to 1836), the first [[Kirtland Temple|temple]] in this dispensation was built, and many marvelous spiritual manifestations were experienced. |
| − | [[Category:Mormon History]] | + | Joseph and Emma Smith had a home near the Kirtland Temple from 1834 to 1838.[https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/exhibit/historic-sites/ohio/kirtland/joseph-and-emmas-five-ohio-homes?lang=eng] |
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| + | The Kirtland period of the Church was also difficult. The [[Kirtland Safety Society]] failed, apostasy crippled the Church, and persecution of the Saints continued. Most of the Saints were forced to leave Ohio in 1838. | ||
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| + | Kirtland is designated by the Church Historic Sites as Historic Kirtland, and features six historic structures: a schoolhouse, a sawmill, an ashery, the [[Newel K. Whitney]] and Company store, Newel and Ann Whitney's home, and the [[Johnson Inn]]. President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] dedicated Historic Kirtland on May 18, 2003, and public tours are available year-round. The Kirtland Temple is owned and operated by [[Community of Christ]] and tours are offered at a small fee to help maintain and preserve the temple. | ||
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| + | * See also [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1979/01/kirtland-the-crucial-years?lang=eng ''Ensign,'' "Kirtland: The Crucial Years" by Milton V. Backman, Jr.] | ||
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Revision as of 13:57, 4 March 2021
After the arrival of Joseph Smith in February 1831, Kirtland became the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often called the Mormon Church). In the next few months, many of the Saints in New York sold their farms, often at a loss, and joined the Prophet in Kirtland.
During the next seven years, from 1831 to 1838, Church membership in the area grew to about 2,000. But of even greater importance were the many significant spiritual events that occurred in and around Kirtland during this important period in Church history. Among these: almost one-half of the revelations recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants were received here, the first edition of the Doctrine and Covenants was published, the organization of the Church headed by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was established, the first stake was organized, the School of the Prophets was started (and held each winter from 1833 to 1836), the first temple in this dispensation was built, and many marvelous spiritual manifestations were experienced.
Joseph and Emma Smith had a home near the Kirtland Temple from 1834 to 1838.[1]
The Kirtland period of the Church was also difficult. The Kirtland Safety Society failed, apostasy crippled the Church, and persecution of the Saints continued. Most of the Saints were forced to leave Ohio in 1838.
Kirtland is designated by the Church Historic Sites as Historic Kirtland, and features six historic structures: a schoolhouse, a sawmill, an ashery, the Newel K. Whitney and Company store, Newel and Ann Whitney's home, and the Johnson Inn. President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated Historic Kirtland on May 18, 2003, and public tours are available year-round. The Kirtland Temple is owned and operated by Community of Christ and tours are offered at a small fee to help maintain and preserve the temple.
