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

Historic Nauvoo

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012

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.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • 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° 33.062′ N, 91° 21.83′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. Marker is on North Horton Street (Illinois Route 96) south of Young Street, on the right when traveling west. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Commerce on the River (approx. one mile away); Nauvoo (approx. one mile away); The Prophet's Last Ride (approx. 1.1 miles away); West Grove (approx. 1.2 miles away); Edward & Anne Hunter Home (approx. 1.2 miles away); William and Elizabeth Jones Property

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); The Icarian Community in Nauvoo (approx. 1.2 miles away); William & Caroline Weeks Home (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nauvoo.

More about this marker. A duplicate marker is located south of town.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012

2. Historic Nauvoo Marker

View west on IL-96.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.