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Pennsylvania Historic Sites

Priesthood Restoration Site
The Priesthood Restoration Site in Oakland Township, Pennsylvania, is where Joseph Smith’s wife Emma grew up and where several significant events occurred, including the first baptisms in modern times by the same authority as that of John the Baptist.
What to Expect When You Visit the Priesthood Restoration Site