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*[[Adam-ondi-Ahman]] — located in Daviess County, 70 miles northeast of Independence, Missouri. This is where [[Adam]] and Eve first dwelt when they left the Garden of Eden. Three years before his death, Adam called his posterity together, blessed them, and the Lord appeared unto them. It is also "the place where Adam shall come to visit his people, or the Ancient of Days shall sit, as spoken of by Daniel the prophet.”[https://ensignpeakfoundation.org/adam-ondi-ahman-3/] | *[[Adam-ondi-Ahman]] — located in Daviess County, 70 miles northeast of Independence, Missouri. This is where [[Adam]] and Eve first dwelt when they left the Garden of Eden. Three years before his death, Adam called his posterity together, blessed them, and the Lord appeared unto them. It is also "the place where Adam shall come to visit his people, or the Ancient of Days shall sit, as spoken of by Daniel the prophet.”[https://ensignpeakfoundation.org/adam-ondi-ahman-3/] | ||
*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] | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Whitmer Farm: Church Organization Site]] — Where the Church of Jesus Christ was first organized. |
*[https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/subsection/historic-sites/new-york/manchester/hill-cumorah?lang=eng Palmyra, New York] and the [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/subsection/historic-sites/new-york/palmyra/joseph-smith-historic-farm-site?lang=eng Joseph Smith Family Farm], where Joseph Smith lived when he received his [[First Vision]]. It is part of the Sacred Grove site. | *[https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/subsection/historic-sites/new-york/manchester/hill-cumorah?lang=eng Palmyra, New York] and the [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/subsection/historic-sites/new-york/palmyra/joseph-smith-historic-farm-site?lang=eng 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.[https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/subsection/historic-sites/new-york/palmyra/joseph-smith-family-farm-site-and-sacred-grove?lang=eng] | *[[Sacred Grove]] — where [[Joseph Smith]] prayed to know which church he should join.[https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/subsection/historic-sites/new-york/palmyra/joseph-smith-family-farm-site-and-sacred-grove?lang=eng] | ||
Revision as of 16:51, 13 May 2023
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
- Adam-ondi-Ahman — located in Daviess County, 70 miles northeast of Independence, Missouri. This is where Adam and Eve first dwelt when they left the Garden of Eden. Three years before his death, Adam called his posterity together, blessed them, and the Lord appeared unto them. It is also "the place where Adam shall come to visit his people, or the Ancient of Days shall sit, as spoken of by Daniel the prophet.”[1]
- Historic Nauvoo — the "city beautiful" built by the Latter-day Saints after they were driven from Missouri and before they migrated to Utah. [2]
- 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.[3]
- Temple Square — home of the Salt Lake Temple, Church History Museum, Church History Library, 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. [4]
- 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.
- 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.
