Nauvoo in Hancock County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Icarian Community in Nauvoo
Erected 1975 by The Descendants of Icaria and the Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 40° 32.614′ N, 91° 23.124′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. Marker is on Park Street north of Parley Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the east side of the parking lot of the Nauvoo Historical Museum, in the Nauvoo State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Lincoln and Nauvoo (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); History Along The Mississippi River Parkway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Nauvoo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nauvoo, Illinois (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph and Emma Smith's Mansion House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nauvoo Survey Stone (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bidamon Stable (approx. 0.4 miles away); Smith Family Homestead (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nauvoo.
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