Carthage Jail Visitors' Center

5.0

22 reviews

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Business Details

310 Buchanan, Carthage, IL

62321, United States

(217) 577-2603

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/locations/carthage-jail-visitors-center

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Tourist Information Center

On June 27, 1844, the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were martyred—killed by a mob that attacked them in Carthage Jail, located in Carthage, Illinois. The original jail has been carefully restored and is about a 30-minute drive from Historic Nauvoo.

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Location

Carthage Jail Visitors' Center

310 Buchanan, Carthage, IL

62321, United States

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Hours

Monday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Blake Jackson
Oct 22, 2025
5.0
Amazing place to come to learn history and feel closer to God and my ancestors.
AM
Alan Memmott
Jul 21, 2025
5.0
It was a special experience coming here!
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Matt Frisbie
Jun 25, 2025
5.0
Our family planned a two week church history tour to deepen our faith in Jesus Christ and strengthen our testimony of His gospel. Carthage Jail was one of the destinations of our visit, the missionaries on site did a wonderful job of sharing the story of the murder and martyrdom of the prophet Joseph Smith Jr and his brother Hyrum Smith.
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Anita Olsen (AnitaO)
May 15, 2025
5.0
Educational