Martin and Lucy Harris Farm

The Martin and Lucy Harris Farm was mortgaged to help ensure that the Book of Mormon could be published.
Martin and Lucy Harris Farm
A view of a large green field.
Schedule
Hours
Sunday
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024
  • Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Schedule

Hours
Sunday
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024
  • Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Physical address
2095 Maple Ave
Palmyra, New York 14522
USA
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Physical address

2095 Maple Ave
Palmyra, New York 14522
USA
View Map
Services
Parking
Cell Service

Services

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An informational marker about the Martin Harris Farm. 
A field of grass with trees nearby. 
A metal sign that says the Martin Harris Farm. 
A covered picnic area on a concrete slab. 
Wood picnic benches in a field next to a parking lot. 
The Martin Harris Farm was a 320-acre farm near Palmyra, New York. Martin Harris assisted Joseph Smith as a scribe as he translated the Book of Mormon and provided the financial support necessary to print the completed translation of the book. Martin Harris was also one of the three witnesses who saw the gold plates and the angel Moroni.

In 1829, Harris mortgaged his farm to Egbert B. Grandin to ensure payment to publish 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon. He later sold 151 acres of the farm to raise enough money to pay off the debt.

In 1937, 88 acres of the original Martin Harris farm including the cobblestone house where the original farmhouse once stood, were purchased by Willard Bean on behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Read about Martin Harris financing the printing of the Book of Mormon in Saints Volume 1, Chapter 8.

What to Expect


The Martin Harris Farm is a self-guided experience with picnic areas that guests can utilize.

Parking

  • Accessible parking spots are available in the main parking lot


Terrain and Flooring   


Exterior

  • Sidewalk: Concrete (good condition); level

Seating

  • Approximately ten picnic tables available for use

Address 

  • 2095 Maple Ave, Palmyra, NY 14522

Capacity  

  • Approximately 10 picnic tables

Amenities 

  • Covered pavilion and picnic tables
  • Restrooms
  • Drinking Fountains

Availability  

  • First come, first served; no reservations available.

Rules  

  • Please discard all trash and food waste in the trash cans provided at the pavilion

Restrictions  

  • None 
Martin and Lucy Harris Farm
A view of a large green field.
Schedule
Hours
Sunday
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024
  • Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Schedule

Hours
Sunday
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024
  • Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Physical address
2095 Maple Ave
Palmyra, New York 14522
USA
View Map

Physical address

2095 Maple Ave
Palmyra, New York 14522
USA
View Map
Services
Parking
Cell Service

Services

Parking
Cell Service
Last Updated On Dec 13, 2024