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Historic Kirtland, Kirtland, OH

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Sightseeing

Historic Kirtland

A cluster of restored 1830s buildings in Kirtland that tell the story of early Latter-day Saint settlement in Ohio.

7800 Kirtland Chardon Road, Kirtland, Ohio 44094, USA · Kirtland, OH

About Historic Kirtland

Historic Kirtland preserves several buildings from the 1830s when early members of the Church gathered in Kirtland, Ohio. Visitors can tour a store, family homes, a sawmill, an ashery, a schoolhouse, an inn, and the Kirtland Temple. The site begins at a visitors' center and offers guided tours and exhibits year round. Picnic facilities, restrooms, parking, and wheelchair access are available on site.

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