South Royalton in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Joseph Smith Monument
Mormon Prophet's Birthplace
Photographed by Kevin Craft, 2007
1. Joseph Smith Monument Marker
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.
Erected 1997 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1920.
Location. 43° 48.762′ N, 72° 30.362′ W. Marker is near South Royalton, Vermont, in Windsor County. It is at the intersection of Route 14 (Vermont Route 14) and Dairy Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Route 14. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Royalton VT 05068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in Vermont’s Connecticut River Valley and in the Green Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jessie LaFountain Bigwood (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wagon Wheels Farm (approx. 1.6 miles away); Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Old Turnpike Road (approx.
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Regarding Joseph Smith Monument. Considered the world's tallest polished granite shaft, it marks the birthplace of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Beautiful, manicured grounds surround the shaft, where picnicing or quiet comtemplation are possible. Free historic walks and tours. Spectacular Christmas lighting from Thanksgiving through New Years.
Also see . . . Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints website entry (Submitted on December 26, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Additional keywords. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Mormonism
Photographed by PaulwC3, April 27, 2013
2. Wide view of the Joseph Smith Monument marker
Photographed by Kevin Craft, 2007
3. Joseph Smith Birthplace entrance
Photographed by Kevin Craft, 2007
4. Joseph Smith Birthplace Monument
Photographed by PaulwC3, December 24, 2013
5. Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial Annual Christmas Light Display
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2010, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 1,797 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 24, 2010, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. 2. submitted on April 28, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2010, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. 5. submitted on December 26, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
