Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial, Religious memorial site in Sharon, United States
The Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial features a 50-foot-tall granite obelisk marking the location where the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement was born.
The memorial was constructed in 1905 under the direction of President Joseph F Smith to commemorate the centennial of Joseph Smith's birth on December 23, 1805.
The monument serves as a gathering place for religious education, featuring exhibits that detail the establishment of the Latter Day Saint movement in early America.
Visitors can access free guided tours at the memorial's visitor center, which operates daily and provides educational materials about Joseph Smith's life.
The granite shaft of the obelisk weighs 36 tons and measures 38.5 feet in length, with each foot representing one year of Joseph Smith's life.
GPS coordinates: 43.82350,-72.47310
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:14
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