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“Often Overlooked LDS Historical Site”

Recreation of the Kanesville Tabernacle, originally constructed by members of the Church of Jesus... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

richardlP6986LU

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“Good visit if your looking for local history”

This was a great spot to visit if your looking at some history of the area. Sure they had a mormon... read more

Reviewed June 3, 2019

Michael L

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Christmas is my favorite time to visit when they host a Gingerbread House display!

In the spirit of full disclosure, we are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and visiting this site, as well as the LDS sites in Omaha were our primary reason for visiting the area.

... the Kanesville Tabernacle, originally constructed by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to hold a conference to reorganize the First Presidency 3 years after the marytrdom of Joseph Smith.

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222 E Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4407

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richardlP6986LU

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Often Overlooked LDS Historical Site

Recreation of the Kanesville Tabernacle, originally constructed by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to hold a conference to reorganize the First Presidency 3 years after the marytrdom of Joseph Smith.

Date of experience: July 2019

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Michael L

111

Reviewed June 3, 2019

Good visit if your looking for local history

This was a great spot to visit if your looking at some history of the area. Sure they had a mormon plug going on with it. Yet it was interesting seeing how they settled in the area for a while. All of the different things...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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426JudyS

Pulaski, Tennessee

386141

Reviewed October 16, 2018

Interesting Information

We were shown around by two people who filled us with lots of information. The history and current day information was so very interesting. They even stayed past closing hours to not hurry us out.

Date of experience: October 2018

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Lorna W

Council Bluffs, Iowa

259

Reviewed August 21, 2018

Great Historical Activity

The Kanesville Tabernacle lets you visit some outside exhibits and also several inside exhibits! Christmas is my favorite time to visit when they host a Gingerbread House display!

Date of experience: December 2017

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CardFanDubG

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

16693

Reviewed June 19, 2018

One day stay in Council Bluffs

My wife and I visited while staying in Council Bluffs. The two couples working in the Tabernacle were very friendly. We enjoyed learning about the early days of the Mormon's journey. Started with a short video and then a guided visit to the Tabernacle. Had...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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344nancyh

Champaign, Illinois, USA

104

Reviewed December 29, 2017

Interesting Mormon History

If you like history and want to know more about the Mormon religion, this is the place to go. I am not Mormon, but I still found this really interesting. It outlines how the Mormons got to Salt Lake City and why. Great for history...More

Date of experience: January 2017

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Tje201

Clanton, Alabama

9027

Reviewed December 10, 2017

Short stop Mormon history

Small museum, but in 2 buildings. Based on Some of the Mormon history in that area. They do have missionary couple to help and answer question for you. Also near downtown which is also pretty.

Date of experience: November 2017

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Steve J

Nephi, Utah

23752

Reviewed October 23, 2017

Largest building in 1840's western Iowa

Had heard of the site. Decided to see it. Be sure you get the address right as it is a bit tricky to find. Reconstruction by the community of the original build in 2 1/2 weeks by pioneers going west. Guided tour well worth the...More

Date of experience: October 2017

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SherlynSLC

Salt Lake City, Utah

6714

Reviewed September 18, 2017 via mobile

Historic site

This is a replica of a building made out of logs in the 1800s. I believe they said It is the largest log structure than a home in the world. The original building was made by pioneers in only three weeks. It was rebuilt about...More

Date of experience: September 2017

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Go2theZoo

Layton, Utah

752336

Reviewed September 11, 2017

Interesting Site

In the spirit of full disclosure, we are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and visiting this site, as well as the LDS sites in Omaha were our primary reason for visiting the area. This is a very small visitors center...More

Date of experience: August 2017

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