Monday, April 2, 2018

A day trip to historic Carthage. A tender glimpse back into time at the Carthage jail.

Visit to Carthage Jail with aEland Sister Weight

Us with Elder and Sister Weight

Actual door that mobs shot through

 Door where the  lock was shot out

 Joseph and Hyrum Smith
 Upper room where Joseph and Hyrum were incarcerated. Bars were added later.
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Upper room of the jail

Dining Room

Time Period Clock

The original wood floow
Carthage Jail
Us Standing at the Well Site at Carthage Jail

Painting of Joseph and Hyrum Smith looking back at the uncompleted Nauvoo temple knowing they were going to die in Carthage Jail


Spring coming through

April 2, the Temple after a Spring Snow

It snowed all day yesterday but this morning was wonderfully clear but still cold.  Elder Al got up layered in clothing and took some pictures of the temple with some snow.

Stunning View

Nauvoo Temple

A beautiful view of the Temple Spire

 Temple in the morning sun showing the sunstones

Statue of Joseph and Hyrum Smith on horseback

Temple view through the gates