Whitmer Farm: Church Organization Site

The Whitmer Farm, located near Fayette, New York, is the place where The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized on April 6, 1830, and where God gave Joseph Smith revelations to guide His restored Church.
Whitmer Farm: Church Organization Site
Peter and Mary Whitmer allowed Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to live in their home in June 1829 so the two men could complete the translation of the Book of Mormon. Joseph’s wife, Emma, later joined them there. The Whitmer farm was also the place where the angel Moroni showed three men, now known as the Three Witnesses, the golden plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. On April 6, 1830, about 55 people gathered in the Whitmers’ home, where Joseph Smith presided over the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo taken May 2022.
Schedule
Hours
Sunday
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
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
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
1451 Aunkst Road
Waterloo, New York 13165
USA
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1451 Aunkst Road
Waterloo, New York 13165
USA
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1-315-539-2552

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Exterior shots of a church building. There is a sign outside that says it is the Priesthood restoration Site. This is in Pennsylvania.
Peter Whitmer Log Home Fayette New York
A grassy area with benches and a log home surrounded by trees in the background.
Two wooden picnic benches in a grassy area in front of a road and building. 
Peter and Mary Whitmer allowed Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to live in their home in June 1829 so the two men could complete the translation of the Book of Mormon. Joseph’s wife, Emma, later joined them there. The Whitmer farm was also the place where the angel Moroni showed three men, now known as the Three Witnesses, the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. On April 6, 1830, about 55 people gathered in the Whitmers’ home, where Joseph Smith presided over the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo taken May 2022.
Whitmer Farm Historic Project - Corn to Log Home
A reconstructed log home and a Visitors’ Center commemorate events associated with the organization of the restored Church of Jesus Christ. The Whitmer Farm Visitors’ Center includes films and interactive displays about the translation of the Book of Mormon and the founding and growth of the Church.

Peter and Mary Whitmer allowed Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to live in their home in 1829, so the two men could complete the translation of the Book of Mormon. Joseph’s wife, Emma, joined them there. The Whitmer Farm was also the place where the angel Moroni showed three men, now known as the Three Witnesses, the golden plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. Then, on April 6, 1830, between 40 and 50 people gathered in the Whitmer’s home, where Joseph Smith presided over the organization of the restored Church of Jesus Christ.
Whitmer Farm: Church Organization Site
Peter and Mary Whitmer allowed Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to live in their home in June 1829 so the two men could complete the translation of the Book of Mormon. Joseph’s wife, Emma, later joined them there. The Whitmer farm was also the place where the angel Moroni showed three men, now known as the Three Witnesses, the golden plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. On April 6, 1830, about 55 people gathered in the Whitmers’ home, where Joseph Smith presided over the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo taken May 2022.
Schedule
Hours
Sunday
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
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
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
1451 Aunkst Road
Waterloo, New York 13165
USA
View Map

Physical address

1451 Aunkst Road
Waterloo, New York 13165
USA
View Map
Contact
1-315-539-2552

Contact

1-315-539-2552
Services
Parking
Guided Tours
Cell Service

Services

Parking
Guided Tours
Cell Service
Last Updated On Nov 15, 2024