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Nauvoo (/ ˈ n ɔː v uː / NAW-voo; from the Hebrew: נָאווּ, Modern: Navu, Tiberian: Nâwû, 'they are beautiful') is a small city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States, on the Mississippi River near Fort Madison, Iowa. The population of Nauvoo was 950 at the 2020 census.
- dkk4102. Fort Morgan, AL5 contributions. Educational experience for everyone. This was a great day trip from St. Louis and exceeded my expectations. The history of the area, Mormon church and demonstrations of equipment used in daily life over 150 years ago was a priceless experience.
- Emmett C. Tiffin, IA1 contribution. Nauvoo Temple. I just turned old enough to be able to go inside temples for our church, and to do baptisms and confirmations.
- Jenny J. 1 contribution. Hidden gem. You’ll find them nestled in the tranquil country backroads, surrounded by rows and rows of grape vines. Charming and clean inside, along with seating available outside to enjoy the cool night air.
- Jan B. Boise, ID 397 contributions. Overpriced. This section of the Historic part of Nauvoo is owned by another church. There is a charge of $5/adult (not sure child price) for the tour.
About. Tribute to Mormon industry and vision. Glimpse of 1840's life in Illinois' 2nd largest city. Beautiful location on banks of the Mississippi. Restored homes and shops. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Pioneer craft demonstrations. Live entertainment. Free to the public. Open 365 days a year. Duration: More than 3 hours.
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- Mulholland St, Nauvoo, 62354, Illinois
The history of Nauvoo, Illinois, starts with the Sauk and Meskwaki tribes who frequented the area, on a bend of the Mississippi River in Hancock County, some 53 miles (85 km) north of today's Quincy. They called the area " Quashquema ", in honor of the Native American chief who headed a Sauk and Fox settlement numbering nearly 500 lodges.
- June 10, 1844-September 16, 1846
- Mormon Exodus to Utah Territory
- Nauvoo, Illinois40°33′N 91°22′W
- Trace Joseph Smith’s Past. Smith first established the town in 1839 after he and his church were run out of nearby Missouri. Much of the area was swampy, but Smith organized his followers (also known as Mormons) to dig a massive canal, which drained the water and allowed them to build homes, homes, shops, schools, and the group’s temple.
- Take In The Temple. While the temple you’ll see in Nauvoo today is certainly grand — built into a bluff overlooking both the river and the town — it is not the original.
- Experience 1840s Life. While Nauvoo was clearly heavily influenced by the Mormons, there were other settlers in this area as well. To get an overarching idea of what life was like here during the town’s boom days, head to the Rheinberger Museum, located in Nauvoo State Park.
- Hitch A Ride. If you’re looking for an old-fashioned way to take in all of Nauvoo’s historic sites (and there are a lot of them), consider hitching a ride on one of the town’s horse-drawn carriages or wagons!
Nauvoo Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District containing the city of Nauvoo, Illinois. The historic district is nearly coterminous with the City of Nauvoo as it was incorporated in 1840, but it also includes the Pioneer Saints Cemetery (40.5369°N 91.3507°W), the oldest Mormon cemetery in the area, which is outside the town ...
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