Historic Nauvoo
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Coordinates: 40°33′N 91°23′W. Nauvoo ( / ˈnɔːvuː / NAW-voo; from the Hebrew: נָאווּ, Modern: Navu, Tiberian: Nâwû, 'they are beautiful') is a small city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States, on the Mississippi River near Fort Madison, Iowa. The population of Nauvoo was 950 at the 2020 census.
Nauvoo is your gateway to hidden gems, rich history, and local charms. Use our website as your personal tour guide, helping you uncover the heart and soul of our picturesque town. From fascinating historical insights to events, culinary delights, and insider tips, our website
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- dkk4102. Fort Morgan, AL5 contributions. Educational experience for everyone. This was a great day trip from St. Louis and exceeded my expectations. The history of the area, Mormon church and demonstrations of equipment used in daily life over 150 years ago was a priceless experience.
- Emmett C. Tiffin, IA1 contribution. Nauvoo Temple. I just turned old enough to be able to go inside temples for our church, and to do baptisms and confirmations.
- Jenny J. 1 contribution. Hidden gem. You’ll find them nestled in the tranquil country backroads, surrounded by rows and rows of grape vines. Charming and clean inside, along with seating available outside to enjoy the cool night air.
- Jan B. Boise, ID 397 contributions. Overpriced. This section of the Historic part of Nauvoo is owned by another church. There is a charge of $5/adult (not sure child price) for the tour.
Nauvoo National Historic District - Nauvoo, Illinois. In the spring of 1839, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints established a new settlement on the banks of the Mississippi River in Illinois. The town was named Nauvoo - reportedly from a Hebrew word meaning beautiful place.
The history of Nauvoo, Illinois, starts with the Sauk and Meskwaki tribes who frequented the area, on a bend of the Mississippi River in Hancock County, some 53 miles (85 km) north of today's Quincy. They called the area " Quashquema ", in honor of the Native American chief who headed a Sauk and Fox settlement numbering nearly 500 lodges.
Aug 19, 2020 · 1. The Nauvoo Temple. Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ryan Ballantyne used under CC BY-SA 2.5. The Nauvoo Temple was built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was the second church built by them. In the winter of 1846 it was finished and finally sold in 1848.
At the visitors center, travelers browse through historic artifacts and displays, including a relief map of Nauvoo in 1846. Guides driving horse-drawn wagons take visitors on free 30-minute tours past more than 30 historic sites downtown.
