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

Bidamon Stable

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012

1. Bidamon Stable Marker

Inscription. 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: Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It 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.

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: Smith Family Homestead (a few steps from this marker); Nauvoo House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Nauvoo Survey Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph, Emma and Hyrum Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Smith, Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph and Emma Smith's Mansion House (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith Family Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Smith's Red Brick Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nauvoo.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Homestead (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Nauvoo House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Mansion House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012

2. Bidamon Stable Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012

3. Bidamon Stable Marker

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012

4. Photo on Bidamon Stable Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012

5. Photo on Bidamon Stable Marker

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 1,273 times since then and 40 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.