Nauvoo in Hancock County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bidamon Stable
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012
1. Bidamon Stable Marker
Inscription.
Bidamon Stable. . Lewis Bidamon, second husband of Emma Smith, built this structure during the 1860s from the foundation stone of the Nauvoo House. Bidamon owned a carriage “manufactory.” He, and his brothers John and Christian had conducted a number of business transactions with Joseph Smith. After Smith's death, Lewis worked with other “New Citizens,” as non-Latter Day Saints who moved into Nauvoo during and after the exodus were called, to protect the remaining church members., Lewis and Emma were married in December of 1847. He later served the community as justice of the peace and city magistrate. Lewis Bidamon died in 1891 and was buried near Emma in the family cemetery.
Lewis Bidamon, second husband of Emma Smith, built this structure during the 1860s from the foundation stone of the Nauvoo House. Bidamon owned a carriage “manufactory.” He, and his brothers John and Christian had conducted a number of business transactions with Joseph Smith. After Smith's death, Lewis worked with other “New Citizens,” as non-Latter Day Saints who moved into Nauvoo during and after the exodus were called, to protect the remaining church members.
Lewis and Emma were married in December of 1847. He later served the community as justice of the peace and city magistrate. Lewis Bidamon died in 1891 and was buried near Emma in the family cemetery.
Erected 2003 by Community of Christ.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1847.
Location. 40° 32.423′ N, 91° 23.496′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. Marker is on South Main Street south of Water Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 940 South Main Street, 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. Smith Family Homestead (a few steps from this marker); Nauvoo House (within
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 17, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
