Saturday, February 16, 2013

16 Feb 2013 Richmond, Missouri and Church History Sites.

The day started in Jameson, Missouri, we needed a few things,
then we traveled to Richmond, Missouri to see Church History Sites, and visit the Ray County Museum.  Lots of fun photo's and things to see.
Enjoy!!!!
Old church in Bethany, Missouri

Wood bathtub 5 cents anyone?


Jamesport, Missouri

Methodist Church in Richmond, Missouri

 
 



Three Witness Monument
in the Richmond Pioneer Cemetery
This beautiful monument was
dedicated 23 Nov 1911



Buried in Clarkston, Utah

Buried in the Richmond Cemetery.

Oliver Cowdery is buried under neath this monument.

 



County Court House for Ray County




 
Old Ray County Courthouse
completed 5 Mar 1829
 
Post card of the first Court House

Old town of Richmond

 

 
Richmond Hotel

Richmond Hotel
 



 
 
 

General Alexander W. Doniphan





 
Col Doniphan is seated in the chair near the tree.
 
New Courthouse under construction
erected 1914

Masonic Lodge
Farris Theater built in 1901 at the cost of $15,000.

The Farris theater in its 111 years has hosted a variety of entertainers,
John Phillip Sousa Band, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in 1911
when they dedicated the Three Witness Monument.



Back side of the building showing the old red brick,
and stone foundation.

Town looking towards the Richmond Cemetery
 
 

Two interesting headstones, donated by the Woodsman of the World



One of the Three Witness's to the Book of Mormon


Governor King was the 10th Governor of Missouri

He was also the Judge that directed the court of
inquiry at Richmond in 1838 against the Prophet Joseph Smith jr.
 
 
Hamacher Mill was founded in 1873
 
 
 
 

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