SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced the temporary closure of several historic sites because of coronavirus concerns.
As of March 16, the following sites are temporarily closed.
-The San Diego Mormon Battalion Historic site
-St. George area historic sites
-Cove Fort historic site
-Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters
-Kanesville Tabernacle
-Missouri historic sites
-Nauvoo historic sites and Carthage Jail
-Kirtland historic sites
-New York and Pennsylvania historic sites
-Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial
-Mormon Handcart Historic Site in Wyoming.
Some places, such as the Sacred Grove, will remain open, so people can walk through.
However, guided tours will not be provided there.
