 Kirtland, Ohio, became LDS Church headquarters from 1831 to 1838 and at its peak, Kirtland was home to 3,200 members.In 1979, the Church acquired the Newel K. Whitney store, which is now a popular historic site.About 100,000 people, most LDS Church members, visit the site annually and it was given a $15 million facelift to renovate and rebuild 10 buildings.