Historic Sites

Nauvoo—Carthage Jail

Visit the restored Carthage Jail, where the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were martyred. You can also tour the visitors’ center and walk through the beautiful gardens, where a life-size statue pays tribute to Joseph and Hyrum. For more sites in this area, see the Nauvoo Visitors’ Center.

    Address

    310 Buchanan
    Carthage, Illinois 62321

    Contact:

    217-577-2603

    Schedule:

    Summer Hours:
    Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) through Labor Day (First Monday in September):
    Monday - Saturday: 
    9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Sunday: 
    12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    Winter Hours:
    September (After Labor Day) through May (Until Memorial Day):
    Monday - Saturday: 
    10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Sunday: 
    12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    More info:

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