Nauvoo, Historic settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
Nauvoo stands on the banks of the Mississippi River, featuring restored buildings and structures from the 1840s across its historic district.
The settlement transformed from Commerce to Nauvoo in 1840, becoming one of Illinois largest cities with 12,000 residents rivaling Chicago's population.
German immigrants established the largest German-speaking community in Illinois, maintaining their language in churches and daily activities until World War II.
Visitors can explore multiple historic sites through guided tours, including the rebuilt temple, residential houses, and cultural museums throughout the year.
The city developed into a center for grape cultivation and wine production, later expanding into blue cheese manufacturing during the 1930s.
Location: Hancock County
Inception: 1630
Elevation above the sea: 229 m
Website: http://www.cityofnauvoo.org/
Website: http://cityofnauvoo.org
GPS coordinates: 40.55000,-91.38500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
Nauvoo Illinois Temple
70 m
Fort Madison Toll Bridge
11.4 km
Nauvoo House
1.2 km
Joseph Smith Mansion House
1.1 km
Des Moines Rapids
9 km
Nauvoo Historic District
338 m
C. R. Joy House
16.2 km
Holy Family Catholic Church
10.9 km
Walter A. Sheaffer House
12.5 km
Fort Madison Downtown Commercial Historic District
11 km
St. Joseph's Church Complex
11.2 km
Faeth Farmstead and Orchard District
10.6 km
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
3.5 km
Lee County Courthouse
11.1 km
Chief Justice Joseph M. Beck House
11.2 km
Daniel McConn Barn
14.7 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 km
Old Fort Madison High School
10.2 km
The Park Place-Grand Avenue Residential District
16.2 km
William J. Reimbold House
350 m
George E. Schlapp House
11.5 km
Moyce-Steffens House
10.2 km
Cyrus Felt House
13 km
Family Living Center
713 m
Old Fort Madison
10.8 kmReviews
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