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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