Nauvoo in Hancock County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic Nauvoo
Erected 1936 by the State of Illinois.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 40° 32.363′ N, 91° 23.193′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. Marker is on Stone Arch Bridge Scenic Turnout west of North Durphy Street (Illinois Route 96), on the left when traveling north. Marker is at a roadside pullout area (behind the "Nauvoo, Illinois" marker). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 925 Stone Arch Bridge Scenic Turnout, 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, Illinois (here, next to this marker); History Along The Mississippi River Parkway (here, next to this marker); Nauvoo House (approx. ¼ mile away); Bidamon Stable (approx. ¼ mile away); Joseph and Emma Smith's Mansion House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Smith Family Homestead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nauvoo Survey Stone (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Icarian Community in Nauvoo (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nauvoo.
More about this marker. A duplicate marker is located north of town.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.