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

Historic Nauvoo

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

1. Historic Nauvoo Marker

Inscription.
In 1839 the Mormons, or Latter Day Saints, settled at Nauvoo and made it their chief city. During their residence its population reached 15,000. After long friction with non-Mormons the Mormons were expelled in 1846. Three years later French communists called Icarians established a society here which lasted until 1857.

Erected 1936 by the State of Illinois. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It is on Stone Arch Bridge Scenic Turnout west of North Durphy Street (Illinois Route 96), on the left when traveling north. The marker stands 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.

Regionally, this marker

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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: 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.

Other markers no longer nearby. Nauvoo House (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Mansion House (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Homestead (was

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

2. Historic Nauvoo Marker

Marker (along with the "History Along the Mississippi River Parkway" marker) are behind the blue "Nauvoo, Illinois" marker

approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands north of town.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on November 8, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.