Tower Hill is a point of interest in the area once called Spring Hill, later named Adam-ondi-Ahman through revelation.
Tower Hill is part of the same high ground named Spring Hill by Latter-day Saint settlers. They took the name Tower Hill from a noticeable stack of rocks, which they supposed were the remains of a tower left behind by people living here in the past. (Joseph Smith Journal, March–September 1838 )
In 1838, Joseph Smith and a party of Church leaders visitedLyman Wight’s home at the base of Tower Hill. From there they explored the surrounding areas of Daviess County and found it an ideal place for the Saints to settle. That summer, as the people began surveying the land for a city, the Lord revealed to Joseph Smith that the land should be called Adam-ondi-Ahman (Doctrine and Covenants 116 ).
Read more about Adam-ondi-Ahman inSaints Volume 1, Chapter 26, 28-29 .
Today, Tower Hill offers a view of the valley between the hill and the Grand River, similar to theValley Overlook . Guests can park their vehicles and take a short walking path to the site of Lyman and Harriett Wight’s home. Interpretive signs provide information about the area and orient guests to other points of interest at Adam-ondi-Ahman . Restrooms, drinking fountains, and seating are also available near the parking area.
In 1838, Joseph Smith and a party of Church leaders visited
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What to Expect
Today, Tower Hill offers a view of the valley between the hill and the Grand River, similar to the
Accessibility
Accessibility
Parking
- There are no designated accessible parking spots in the parking area
Terrain and Flooring
Exterior
- Street: Gravel (good condition); level
- Path: Dirt, gravel (good condition); level
Seating
- Picnic tables provide seating