What is Carthage Illinois known for?
Carthage is a city and the county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,490 as of the 2020 census, Carthage is best known for being the site of the 1844 death of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.
What towns are close to Carthage IL?
Cities near Carthage, Illinois:
- Keokuk, IA.
- Fort Madison, IA.
- Macomb, IL.
- Burlington, IA.
- Quincy, IL.
- Monmouth, IL.
- Hannibal, MO.
- Galesburg, IL.
How big is Carthage Illinois?
2.5 mi²Carthage / Area
Is Carthage Illinois Safe?
Considering only the crime rate, Carthage is less safe than the Illinois state average and as safe as the national average.
What state is Carthage jail in?
IllinoisCarthage Jail / State
What restaurants are in Carthage Illinois?
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- Wood Inn. 23 reviewsOpen Now. American, Bar$$ – $$$
- Los Charros. 27 reviewsClosed Now. Mexican, Spanish$$ – $$$
- Lilly’s. 11 reviews. Dessert$
- Alfano’s Pizzeria. 24 reviews. Italian, Pizza$$ – $$$
- Double Deuce Saloon. 12 reviews.
- Dairy Queen. 9 reviewsClosed Now.
- North Side Java. 3 reviews.
- Taste of China. 5 reviews.
What happened to Joseph Smith in Carthage Jail?
Joseph Smith, the founder and leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (more commonly known as Mormonism), is murdered along with his brother Hyrum when a mob breaks into a jail where they are being held in Carthage, Illinois.
Where is Joseph Smith buried?
Smith Family Cemetery, Nauvoo, ILJoseph Smith / Place of burial
Was Willard Richards an apostle?
Apostle. Richards was ordained an apostle on April 14, 1840, by Brigham Young. In 1841, he moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, to be with the body of the church.
Who owns the Smith family cemetery?
the Community of Christ
The site is owned and maintained by the Community of Christ. In 1991, the cemetery was renovated and dedicated by two members of the Smith family: M. Russell Ballard, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Wallace B.