Carthage Jail
(217) 577-2603
310 Buchanan, Carthage, Illinois, 62321
Business hours
| Monday | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 12:00pm to 5:00pm |
About us
On June 27, 1844, the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed by a mob that attacked them in Carthage Jail. At the carefully restored Carthage Jail, visitors can take a guided tour of the jail to learn about the ministry of Joseph Smith and the final days in the life of Joseph and Hyrum.