Experience the lives of the early members of the Mormon Church who settled along the banks of the Mississippi in 1839 as the people of Old Nauvoo present prairie life in the area from 1839-1846. Over 30 historic attractions are brought to life through year round living history interpretation and performers who share the stories of these early Illinoisans. Today’s Nauvoo boasts a charming downtown historic district with lovely shops and restaurants. It’s also home to Illinois’ oldest winery – Baxter’s Vineyards which has been producing wine here since 1851. And, don’t miss nearby Carthage home to the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum, the Carthage Lake and the Old Jail.
For more information:
Nauvoo Tourism Office
1295 Mulholland Street
Nauvoo, IL 62354
217-453-6648
http://www.beautifulnauvoo.com/
Location
Legend
8th Judicial Circuit
Courthouse
Friends of Lincoln
Good for Kids
Guided/Self-Guided Tours
Historic House
Historic Site
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Museum
Passport Site
Recreational
Route 66
Top Destination
Underground Railroad
Visitor Information
Wayside Exhibit
Nearby Sites
Nauvoo Tourism Office
1295 Mulholland St. Nauvoo, Illinois 62354
The place to get your information, brochures and your questions about Nauvoo answered.
Historic Nauvoo
290 N. Main Street Nauvoo, Illinois 62354
In 1839, early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—called “Mormons”—established this place of peace and beauty on a great bend in the Mississippi River. Today, Nauvoo is one of America’s premier historic communities. Visitors can explore more than 30 historic sites from the 1839-1846 time period all year long!
Joseph Smith Historic Site
865 Water St. Nauvoo, Illinois 62354
Explore Joseph & Emma Smith’s Nauvoo. Guided tours begin in the Visitor Center, and include the Homestead, Mansion House, Red Brick Store, and the Smith Family Cemetery.
Lincoln and Nauvoo
Kimball St. and N. Durphy St. Nauvoo, Illinois 62354
Looking for Lincoln wayside exhibits tell the stories of Lincoln’s life and times in Illinois. Each wayside exhibit tells a unique Lincoln story and a local story. Many of the waysides share little known stories about Lincoln and the individuals he interacted with. There are over 260 Looking for Lincoln waysides in the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.
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