Joseph Smith Monument
Mormon Prophet's Birthplace
Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born near here on December 23, 1805. A visitor's center and a 38½ foot tall monument, considered the world's largest polished granite shaft, commemorates his life and is located at the birthplace 2½ miles up Dairy Hill Road. The site is open year round.
Marker is at the intersection of Route 14 (Vermont Route 14) and Dairy Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Route 14.
Courtesy hmdb.org
