Edward and Anne Hunter Home. Constructed 1842-1844 | Razed 1987 | Reconstructed 2020. Edward and Anne Hunter moved into this home in 1842. They added a kitchen sometime after 1843, after Edward became a bishop in Nauvoo's 5th Ward. Here in the Hunter home, Joseph Smith dictated to a scribe instructions on proxy baptism and keeping accurate records of ordinances. Portions of these written instructions are now included as sections 127 and 128 of the Doctrine and Covenants. , "Behold, the great day of the Lord is at hand;…Let us, therefore, as a church and a people, and as Latter-day Saints, offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness; and let us present in his holy temple, when it is finished, a book containing the records of our dead, which shall be worthy of all acceptation.", From Joseph Smith "Letter to the Church," September 7, 1842 (Doctrine and Covenants 128:24)
Edward and Anne Hunter moved into this home in 1842. They added a kitchen sometime after 1843, after Edward became a bishop in Nauvoo's 5th Ward. Here in the Hunter home, Joseph Smith dictated to a scribe instructions on proxy baptism and keeping accurate records of ordinances. Portions of these written instructions are now included as sections 127 and 128 of the Doctrine and Covenants.
"Behold, the great day of the Lord is at hand;…Let us, therefore, as a church and a people, and as Latter-day Saints, offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness; and let us present in his holy temple, when it is finished, a book containing the records of our dead, which shall be worthy of all acceptation."
From Joseph Smith "Letter to the Church," September 7, 1842 (Doctrine and Covenants 128:24)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is September 7, 1842.
Location. 40° 33.056′ N, 91° 23.245′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Grove (a few steps from this marker); Nauvoo's Wards (within shouting
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024
2. Edward & Anne Hunter Home Marker
Marker can be accessed from a walking path from the intersection of Knight and Partridge streets
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 81 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
