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
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Thursday, January 01, 2026

Schedule

Weekly Hours
Monday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Thursday, January 01, 2026
Contact
217-357-2989

Contact

217-357-2989
Services
Parking
Cell Service

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.
Click here to learn more about planning for a group visit to the Nauvoo and Carthage Historic Sites.
Carthage Jail Visitors' Center
Single story stone building with walking path and benches in the foreground.
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
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Thursday, January 01, 2026

Schedule

Weekly Hours
Monday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Closures
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Thursday, January 01, 2026
Contact
217-357-2989

Contact

217-357-2989
Services
Parking
Cell Service

Services

Parking
Cell Service

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Last Updated On Nov 11, 2024