Carthage Jail Visitors’ Center

Guests who come to visit the historic jail begin their experience in this small visitors’ center where they view a film before touring the jail.
Carthage Jail Visitors' Center
Single story stone building with walking path and benches in the foreground.
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Schedule
Weekly Hours
Monday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, November 26, 2026
  • Friday, December 25, 2026
  • Friday, January 01, 2027
  • Sunday, March 28, 2027
  • Thursday, November 25, 2027
  • Saturday, December 25, 2027

Contact
217-357-2989

Services
Parking
Cell Service

Carthage Jail
Carthage Jail Visitor Center
Single story stone building with walking path and benches in the foreground.
Carthage Jail Exterior
Before the tour of Carthage Jail, visitors are welcomed into the Carthage Jail Visitors’ Center.

What to Expect


The Carthage Jail tour begins in the Carthage Jail Visitors’ Center. In the Visitors’ Center missionary guides provide a brief orientation and show a short video.

Parking

  • There is parking available in a lot to the northeast of Carthage Jail.
    • There are two designated ADA parking spaces.

Terrain and Flooring


Exterior

  • Parking lot: Asphalt (excellent condition); level
  • Sidewalk: Concrete, brick, and wax polymer (good condition); level
  • Terrain: Grass and wax polymer (excellent condition); level
  • Entryway: Ramp with two handles.
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Carthage Jail Visitors' Center
Single story stone building with walking path and benches in the foreground.
Schedule a Virtual Tour
Leaving Church Domain
You are about to leave our site. The new site has its own terms of use and privacy policy that differ from ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Schedule a Group Visit
Schedule
Weekly Hours
Monday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, November 26, 2026
  • Friday, December 25, 2026
  • Friday, January 01, 2027
  • Sunday, March 28, 2027
  • Thursday, November 25, 2027
  • Saturday, December 25, 2027

Contact
217-357-2989

Services
Parking
Cell Service

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