/ Places of the D&C / Hiram, Ohio
Hiram, Ohio
1831-1832
Photo Credit: Kenneth Mays, 2020
Significant Events At a Glance
- Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Work on Inspired Translation of Holy Bible
- Joseph and Sidney See Vision of Three Degrees of Glory
- Joseph and Sidney Tarred and Feathered
- Publication of Book of Commandments Approved
D&C Sections Received Here
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Significant Events At a Glance
- Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Work on Inspired Translation of Holy Bible
- Joseph and Sidney See Vision of Three Degrees of Glory
- Joseph and Sidney Tarred and Feathered
- Publication of Book of Commandments Approved
D&C Sections Received Here
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John Johnson Farm
Key Points of Interest
- John and Alice Johnson built this farm home in 1829
- Joseph Smith, Jr. and his wife, Emma Smith, lived here with the Johnsons from September 1831 to September 1832, and the home served as the headquarters of the church for that time
- Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon worked here on Joseph’s inspired translation of the Holy Bible
- In the home Joseph and Sidney experienced a vision about the three degrees of glory, which became Doctrine and Covenants Section 76. Several other sections were also received in the home
- On 24 March 1832 a mob came at night, dragged Joseph and Sidney from their beds, took them outside, and tarred and feathered them
- The Smiths’ son, Joseph Murdock Smith, died here 29 March 1832 at almost eleven months old
- The publication of the Book of Commandments was approved here during a conference
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Johnson Home and Yard
Photo Credit: Kenneth Mays, 2020
Johnson Home Front View
Photo Credit: Kenneth Mays, 2009
Johnson Home Rear
Photo Credit: Daniel Smith
Johnson Home Parlor (Joseph and Emma Bedroom)
Photo Credit: Christina Broberg, 2012
Johnson Home Dining Room
Photo Credit: Kenneth Mays, 2009
Teal Fireplace in Johnson Home
Photo Credit: Christina Broberg, 2012
Johnson Home Kitchen
Photo Credit: Christina Broberg, 2012
Johnson Home Office
Photo Credit: John W. Welch, 2003
Paint Patterns on Doors
Photo Credit: John W. Welch, 2003
Johnson Home Loom
Photo Credit: Christina Broberg, 2012
Johnson Home Bedroom
Photo Credit: Christina Broberg, 2012
Johnson Home Translation Room
Photo Credit: Daniel Smith
Johnson Home Translation Table
Photo Credit: Allison Fowles, 2018
Take a 360° Tour Through the Johnson Home
