Nauvoo Historic District, Historic district in Nauvoo, Illinois, United States.
The Nauvoo Historic District spans 3,850 acres along the Mississippi River, featuring broad streets lined with restored nineteenth-century buildings and historic homes.
During the 1840s, Nauvoo grew into Illinois's largest settlement as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints established their community there.
The district includes the Pioneer Saints Cemetery, Joseph Smith Homestead, Brigham Young Home, and numerous structures significant to the Latter Day Saint movement.
Visitors can explore over 40 historic buildings throughout the district, with summer hours from April to September and reduced winter hours from October to March.
The Red Brick Store within the district served as both a general merchandise establishment and an administrative center for early church activities.
Location: Nauvoo
GPS coordinates: 40.54800,-91.38200
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:57
Illinois features historical landmarks, nature parks and architectural structures. The region presents pre-Columbian settlements, geological formations, state parks with waterfalls and canyons. Visitors find lighthouses, gardens, historic villas and specialized museums.
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Nauvoo House
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Joseph Smith Mansion House
1.1 km
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Holy Family Catholic Church
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Walter A. Sheaffer House
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Faeth Farmstead and Orchard District
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Lee County Courthouse
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Chief Justice Joseph M. Beck House
11.3 km
Daniel McConn Barn
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Alois and Annie Weber House
16.2 km
Albright House
11.1 km
Cattermole Memorial Library
11.1 km
Craig and Virginia Sheaffer House
12.6 km
Cambre House and Farm
6.1 km
Old Fort Madison High School
10.3 km
The Park Place-Grand Avenue Residential District
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William J. Reimbold House
469 m
George E. Schlapp House
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Cyrus Felt House
12.8 km
Moyce-Steffens House
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Family Living Center
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Old Fort Madison
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Red Brick Store
1.2 kmReviews
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