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

William & Caroline Weeks Home

Constructed 1842 | Dedicated for Tours 1982 | Restored 2020

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

1. William & Caroline Weeks Home Marker

Inscription. William and Caroline Allen Weeks met in Quincy, Illinois, and were married June 17, 1839. They moved to this home and partial lot in Nauvoo in the spring of 1841. Joseph Smith selected William's designs for the Nauvoo Temple. Under inspired direction, Joseph and William worked in this home to bring about the final designs.

"Weeks's general plans for the temple were the only ones Joseph Smith accepted of the several plans, or drafts…made by several individuals."

William Clayton, "History of the Nauvoo Temple," ca. 1845

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 1839.

Location. 40° 33.134′ N, 91° 23.253′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. It is on Young Street east of Partridge Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 965 Young St, Nauvoo IL 62354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "O My Father" (a few steps from this marker); William and Elizabeth Jones Property (within shouting distance of this marker); Nauvoo's Wards (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward & Anne Hunter Home (about 500 feet away); West Grove

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(about 500 feet away); William & Esther Gheen Home (about 700 feet away); The Prophet's Last Ride (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Martyrdom Trail (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nauvoo.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

2. William & Caroline Weeks Home Marker

Marker is to the right of the building

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 378 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.