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Publication of the Book of Mormon

When
March 26, 1830
Where
Palmyra, New York
Part of
Book of Mormon first published at Palmyra

The Book of Mormon was published in Palmyra, New York, and advertised for sale on March 26, 1830, following dictation sessions between 1828 and 1829.

Joseph Smith described the book as an English translation of golden plates. The manuscript was produced by scribes recording Smith's dictation. The work was published in Palmyra and first advertised for sale on March 26, 1830. The original edition included the Testimony of Three Witnesses.

Sources

  1. Palmyra, New York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  2. Joseph Smith Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  3. Book of Mormon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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