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Carthage Jail
- Location & Contact Information
- Address: 307 Walnut Street Carthage IL USA 62321
- Telephone Number: +1-217-357-2989
- Official Website: [1]
- Overview
Carthage Jail, located in Hyrum by a mob of approximately 150 men. Friends John Taylor and Willard Richards were also members of the incarcerated party, but were not killed. The group had reported to Carthage, the county seat , to face !-- frivolous charges brought against Joseph. On June 27, 1844, a mob stormed the upper room of the prison and killed Joseph and Hyrum. John Taylor was badly wounded and Willard Richards was scathed, but not injured.[1]
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