March 30 2012 Far West, Missouri

Today Jeff and I went to Far West, this is about 35 miles south of AOA, it is so beautiful with the green fields, and flower's in bloom.  The Temple site, has the four cornerstones laid.  And a beautiful monument.

Far West site is managed by the Independence Mission.
These beautiful tulips added an extra touch to the Temple site.

Family visiting with the Barney's

Elder Jeff and Sister Pam Gibson
Elder Durell and Sister Joyce Barney

This is a Thorny Locust Tree,
I doubt you would want to climb this tree.

When visiting the Far West site, don't miss stopping at the Far West Country Store,
It is a wonderful shop just full of Church Books and fun trinkets about the area.

Statue of Prophet Joseph Smith Jr.

This is a Church at Far West
The Community of Christ former RLDS Church

This a the valley of Far West in 1838 this was the largest Mormon city in Missouri,

the saints were forced to leave this land and all surrounding area's Oct 1838.