Historic Kirtland has many important sites to church history. In Kirtland many revelations were received. Joseph lived in five homes in Kirtland, and received revelations in each of these homes. At the Whitney home the Whitneys provided a downstairs room for the Smiths as Emma was pregnant. They moved from there to the Morley farm which had been built for them. While living here Emma's twins were born, but passed away soon after birth. They also adopted the Murdoch twins. When the Morleys sold their farm to travel to Missouri, Joseph and Emma moved in with John and Elsa Johnson in Hiram, Ohio some 50 miles south of Kirtland. It was while living here that Joseph Smith was dragged from his bed and tarred and feathered. One of the twins, their son, died shortly after this due to exposure. Joseph and Emma then took up residence in the upper story of the Whitney Store where Newel Whitney had prepared a room and office for them. The school of the prophets was established first in the Witney Store in an upper room; and later upstairs in the temple.
There were several thriving industries in Kirtland, including potash production used in the making of soap. There was also a lumber mill and workshops for making items for the temple.
Many of the cherished revelations were received during this period. Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith saw the savior while working on the translation of the Bible. The word of Wisdom was also received. These revelations have touched me and shaped the manner in which I live.
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| Newel K Whitney Store |
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| School of the Prophets |
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| office |
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| potash operation |
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| Construction of temple pews |
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| A couple paintings from the Visitor Center |
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