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Historical place in Nauvoo |
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Historical place Nauvoo is an exciting place to visit. Located in a history filled region, Nauvoo offers many attractions to remember your time in Hancock County. Begin your day by taking a horse drawn carriage ride through the historic district of more than 60 restored sites on the horseshoe bend of the Mississippi River. Experience all the workings of a vineyard at Baxter's Village, Illinois' oldest winery and enjoy the scenic Great River Road Golf Course. Enjoy the live entertainment and the sounds of horse drawn Nauvoo Brass Band traveling the streets of Nauvoo. Celebrate Nauvoo's history at the annual Grape Festival.
Experience the history come alive in Beautiful Nauvoo's restored, historic district. Engage yourself in pioneer life at the nearly 50 restored sites. Learn what it was like to live and work in the 1800's in Beautiful Nauvoo.
Joseph Smith Homestead
This cabin on the river was the first home to Joseph Smith, first president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Emma. This was where early meetings were held for the Church.
Brickyard
Learn the techniques of pioneer brick making used in early Nauvoo period.
Brigham Young Home
Brigham Young was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His home displays his woodworking skills and craftsmanship
Browning Home and Gunsmith Shop
This home was built by the father of the founder of the Browning Arms Company. This home showcases a selection of guns from both the father and the son's designs, while living quarters detail the activities of the Browning family
Cultural Hall
Visit the social and cultural center of Old Nauvoo and experience an evening musical performance, Rendezvous in Old Nauvoo.
Family Living Center
Experience true pioneer living at the Family Living Center. This is a must see in Nauvoo; enjoy hands-on demonstrations of weaving, bread making, rope making, and many more pioneer era crafts.
Heber C. Kimball Home
Completed in 1845, this home features antiques.
Joseph and Hyrum Smith Memorial
"Calm as a Summer's Morning" is a 11-foot bronze statute of Joseph and Hyrum Smith on their way to Carthage.
John Taylor Home
John Taylor was the editor of the Times and Seasons newspaper and was the third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Lands and Records Office
The Lands and Records Office features information on early Nauvoo residents, including maps of homes and property locations. Family history information and personal diary entries are also on file. The center is open 7 days of week.
Lucy Mack Smith Home
Lucy Mack Smith, the widowed mother of Joseph Smith, lived in this house built in 1843 by Joseph Bates Noble.
Lyon Drug and Variety Store
Visit the site that traded medicines, hardware, shoes, books, produce and other necessities of pioneer life.
Mansion House
Joseph Smith lived in this house, built in 1842, when the martyrdom occurred. A hotel wing was added to accommodate the Nauvoo guests during the construction of the Nauvoo House.
Monument to Women
Located next to the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center, this memorial highlights the women's contributions to and influence on the home and society.
Nauvoo Family History Center
The Nauvoo Family History Center offers a microfilm collection and scanner, high speed internet, and the Nauvoo Database to research your family history.
Nauvoo Groves
Study inspiring journal accounts from the 1840's and feel the spirit of Nauvoo.
Nauvoo House
The Saints started construction of the Nauvoo House, a hotel, and Lewis Bidamon, Emma Smith's second husband finished the construction.
Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds
Located east on Parley Street, a bronze monument is located at this cemetery for early pioneers who sacrificed in search of religious freedom.
Pendleton Home and School
Typical of the early Nauvoo log homes, the back room was a pioneer school
Pioneer Memorial
Visit this monument honoring individuals who died during the migration west.
Post Office and Mercantile
Learn how to mail a letter in the 1840's and view a mercantile stocked with interesting tools, pottery, and other Nauvoo pioneer supplies.
Print Shop
View replicate publications of the Times and Seasons and the Nauvoo Neighbor newspapers and printing presses
Red Brick Store
Joseph Smith's Red Brick Store served many functions for the pioneers. The lower level was a store, the upper level was a place for gathering and also housed Joseph's office.
Quarry Overlook
Visit the site where stone from original Nauvoo Temple was procured.
Riser Boot Shop
This home demonstrates the early boot making and shoe making demonstrations.
Sarah Granger Kimball Home
This home, with beautiful gardens, is one of the earliest existing structures in Nauvoo
Seventies Hall
The Seventies Hall was home to worship services, instruction and lectures. Nauvoo's first library was located on the upper floor.
Smith Family Cemetery
Visit the final resting place for the Prophet Joseph Smith, Emma Hale Smith, Hyrum Smith, Joseph Sr., and Lucy Mack Smith, as well as other Smith family members and friends. The cemetery is located near the Homestead.
Stoddard Tin Shop
This tin shop displays original tools, equipment and products of the 1840's.
Trail of Hope
Take a walk down Parley Street toward the Mississippi River and view the placards containing stories from the personal journals of the pioneers who left Nauvoo and traveled westward.
Webb Brothers Blacksmith Shop
Receive a "prairie diamond ring" at the blacksmith shop. View demonstrations of blacksmithing skills using 1840's equipment.
Wilford Woodruff Home
Wilford Woodruff Home, the fourth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, built this attractive home and it remains one of the best preserved brick dwellings in the area. Many of the furnishings belong to the Woodruff family.
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