Perched atop a hill in the heart of Kirtland, the Joseph and Emma Smith Home has seen its share of residents and architectural changes over nearly 200 years of history. Related Articles * \u0009 ...

On April 6, 1830, Joseph Smith organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became its first president. Joseph married Emma Hale on January 18, 1827, and was described as a loving ...