Nauvoo in Hancock County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
West Grove
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024
1. West Grove Marker
In the 1840s, this hill was home to a small group of trees called the West Grove. Latter-day Saints gathered in the grove to learn gospel truths from the Prophet Joseph Smith and other Church leaders. After the Saints left Nauvoo, the trees were cut down for firewood and lumber. In 2015, saplings of those same species of trees were planted here. They will be allowed to grow naturally, protected by this fence. When the trees are mature, visitors will be able to enter this sacred place.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 2015.
Location. 40° 33.05′ N, 91° 23.243′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. It can be reached from the intersection of Knight Street and Partridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 985 Knight 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: Edward & Anne Hunter Home (a few steps from this marker); Nauvoo's Wards (within shouting distance of this marker); William & Esther Gheen Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William and Elizabeth Jones Property (about 400 feet
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024
2. West Grove Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024
3. West Grove Marker
Marker is located on the grounds of the Edward & Anne Hunter Home.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
