Quarries, Temples, Farms, and the Amish

Day 6 of the tour. We visited the stone quarry where the rock was cut to make the rubble stone constructed Kirtland Temple. We saw the Kirtland Temple, and a nearby cemetery where several prominent early Latter-day Saints are buried.


Stone Quarry

We traveled past the home of Lorenzo and Eliza Snow. The brother and sister were both significant early members of the church, Lorenzo became a President of the Church and Eliza was an historian and poet.

On the John Johnson farm we were able to see where Joseph and Emma lived for year. The Johnsons gave them the best room for their bedroom. It is a beautiful house and a beautiful farm, and the Johnson's sold it when asked to do so by the prophet. They helped finance the building of the Kirtland Temple and were given charge of the Johnson Inn in Kirtland.


John Johnson Farm

Our hotel for the night is Der Dutchman, in Walnut Creek in Ohio. It's in the midst of Amish country and is very beautiful. I don't think I could find any place modified by man that is more peaceful and lovely.


Amish Country

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Niagara Falls and Kirtland, Ohio

Our first stop of the day today was Niagara Falls. It is a very impressive sight. You drive over the river that feeds the falls, and drive over it and over it. Compared to most of our 'rivers' it's huge. We took the Maid of the Mist boat ride with our blue raingear and were up close and personal to the falls.


Niagara Falls

From Niagara, we traveled to Kirtland Ohio. The members of the early church were told to gather to the Ohio, and this was the gathering place. Many were converted in this area, and the community became a thriving town, with industry and fine homes and prosperity. Many of the revelations in the Doctrine & Covenants were received here and God and Christ also appeared here. There are many sacred spots in Kirtland.


The Ashery in Kirtland

Tomorrow we see the Kirtland Temple.

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