Kirtland Safety Society
A short-lived banking institution founded by Joseph Smith in the 19th century, which failed.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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The Kirtland Safety Society was a banking institution established in 1837 in Kirtland, Ohio, by Joseph Smith, founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The bank failed in 1837 due to mismanagement and controversy, becoming a significant event in Latter-day Saint history.
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