Liberty Jail Historic Site

7 reviews

+1 (816) 781-3188

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Jail cell underneath, guard's quarters up above.

216 N Main St

Liberty, MO 64068

+1 (816) 781-3188

https://www.lds.org

Liberty Jail Historic Site offers visitors a glimpse into the past, providing a historical experience centered around the significance of the location. Guests can explore the site and learn about its role in shaping local history.

With a focus on education and preservation, Liberty Jail Historic Site aims to engage visitors in a meaningful way, fostering an appreciation for the historical events that unfolded at this location.

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5.07 reviews

Daniel B.

5/2/2019

I believe that whether or not you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or not, that this is a must see in Liberty, Missouri! This building houses an amazing recreation...

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Cami M.

1/24/2024

The jail cell where Mormon, Joseph Smith, was held for 4 months. Learn the story of why from the hosts of the museum! It had to be mighty cold in there during the winter. And dark with only a...

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Janie G.

8/22/2021

A must stop when going to Liberty. Free admission and guided tours that start about every 15 minutes. I am not a member of the LDS church but I found the history of Joseph Smith and the other...

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Adam S.

7/25/2018

So if you want to see what jail in the frontier was like in the 1840's this is the place. Great historical perspective for everyone. The Mormons claim Joseph Smith was a prophet on par with...

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Tony R.

7/18/2016

My family and I got a late start on a long trip and ended up in hours of summertime traffic between St. Louis and Kansas City. As we neared KC, we decided to call it a day rather than brave the...

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Liberty Jail

Liberty Jail, located in Liberty, Missouri, is a reconstruction of a jail where the Prophet Joseph Smith received divine revelations in March 1839. The reconstructed jail is housed within a Latter-day Saint visitors’ center that interprets these revelations.