Whitney
Home
Prominent in the heart of the
“Kirtland Flats”, Newel K. Whitney’s home still stands on the northwest corner
and serves as a visitors center for the Whitney Store across the street. Although somewhat larger than the original home,
one can still appreciate the sacrifice and hospitality of Newel K. Whitney, his
wife and their five children as they welcomed Joseph and Emma into this home.
Significance
Joseph
and Emma lived here for several weeks in February, 1831
Site
of the healing of Elsa Johnson’s arm in one of the prophet’s first miracles.
Calling
of the first Bishop of Ohio
Site
of the Church “Feast for the poor” in Feb, 1836 for the needy in the whole area
D&C
Sections 41, 42, 43, 44 and possibly 70 and 72 given here
Whitney
Store
Historically, Church life in
Kirtland revolved around the Newel K. Whitney Store from 1831 to 1834. At the center in the flats stands a
masterfully restored store stocked and furnished as it operated in 1831. A rare 1988 Presidential Citation, awarded to
Church Authorities in ceremonies in the White House, recognizes this
outstanding restoration.
Significance
Church
headquarters for meetings and administration in 1832-33
First
presidency of the church organized in March, 1833
Appearance
of the Father and the Son
School
of the Prophets held here in 1833
Bible
translation completed here in 1833
United
Order included Whitney Store
Store
served as Bishop’s Storehouse
Joseph
Smith’s family lived here September 1832 to about January 1834. Joseph III born here
Kirtland Temple
The most prominent Kirtland
structure is the stately “House of the Lord” as it stands at the top of the
hill in Kirtland. Saints, literally
sacrificing all they had, completed the Temple in less than three years. They dedicated it in the midst of a showering
forth of spiritual manifestations unparalleled in our day. It is the reason the Saints were commanded to
come to Kirtland! It is owned and operated
by the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Significance
First
latter day temple
Unparalleled
Pentecostal outpouring and endowment
School
of the Prophets continued here
Translation
of the Book of Abraham
Appearances
of Christ
Vision
of the Father and the Son
Moses,
Elias and Elijah restore Priesthood Keys
Other
prophets seen here including Adam, Abraham, Peter and John the Beloved
D&C
sections 109, 110, 112 and 137 given here.
Isaac Morley
Farm
On a hill overlooking a fertile
river valley, stood a historic fourteen foot square schoolhouse. Out of divine events in this simple log
structure and the simple faith of a pioneer farmer grew some of the Church’s
strongest roots. Revealed welfare
principles put into practice on the farm formed the basis of the Church’s welfare
system. The priesthood was organized and
great conferences, revelations, and manifestations occurred here.
Significance
Joseph
and Emma residence for 6 ½ months
Twins
died and the Murdock twins adopted
High
Priests first ordained
Vision
of the Father and the Son
Prophecy
of the Saints going to the Rocky Mountains
Translation
of the Bible
Fourth
Conference of the church
D&C
sections 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 63, 64