Nauvoo in Hancock County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

William & Esther Gheen Home

Constructed 1842 | Dedicated for Tours 1982 | Restored 2020

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

1. William & Esther Gheen Home Marker

Inscription. William Gheen bought this acre lot before moving with his family from their large farm in Pennsylvania. While in Nauvoo, Esther Gheen joined the Female Relief Society, and William was ordained a high priest. He died in 1845 shortly after returning from a mission to gather construction funds for the Nauvoo Temple. Esther was sealed by proxy to William in the Nauvoo Temple in January 1846.

"President Brigham Young preached his funeral sermon. He said that he had known Brother Gheen for three years, and said if father had his life to live over again, [President Young] didn't think he could mend it."

Stephen Morris Gheen, son of William and Esther Gheen, 1891

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1846.

Location. 40° 33.03′ N, 91° 23.301′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. Marker is on Partridge Street south of Knight Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Partridge St, Nauvoo IL 62354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nauvoo's Wards (within shouting distance of this marker); West Grove (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward & Anne Hunter Home (about

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300 feet away); William and Elizabeth Jones Property (about 600 feet away); "O My Father" (about 600 feet away); William & Caroline Weeks Home (about 700 feet away); The Prophet's Last Ride (about 800 feet away); Nauvoo (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nauvoo.

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Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

2. William & Esther Gheen Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 72 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.