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

Nauvoo's Wards

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

1. Nauvoo's Wards Marker

Inscription. Like other Illinois cities, Nauvoo was divided into administrative units called wards. Latter-day Saints today still use the term to describe the physical and ecclesiastical boundaries of congregations.

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·Knight Street marks the north-south boundary between Nauvoo's original 1st and 4th Wards. Wells Street (west of the temple) marks the east-west boundary between the Nauvoo 3rd and 4th Wards.

·Nauvoo's bishops organized the care of the poor by ward. The number of wards grew with the city, so by 1843 there were bishops serving the people in 10 wards. Bishop Edward Hunter served in the Nauvoo 5th Ward.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 40° 33.063′ N, 91° 23.288′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Knight Street and Partridge Street, on the left when traveling east on Knight 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. Edward & Anne Hunter Home (within shouting distance of this marker); William & Esther Gheen Home (within shouting distance of this marker); West Grove (within shouting distance of this marker);

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William and Elizabeth Jones Property (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "O My Father" (about 400 feet away); William & Caroline Weeks Home (about 500 feet away); The Prophet's Last Ride (about 800 feet away); Commerce on the River (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nauvoo.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

2. Nauvoo's Wards Marker

looking east on what was once Knight Street (path goes to Edward & Anne Hunter House)

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 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.