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 …

Historic Nauvoo and Carthage Jail are places where important events occurred during the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn more about the Church’s …

Nauvoo, Illinois is a small town nestled into a bend of the Mississippi River. Originally a Native American village, then settled by various groups including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter …

It lies along the Mississippi River, about 30 miles (50 km) southwest of Burlington, Iowa. The area was long inhabited by Sauk and Fox Indians before American settlement. Permanent …

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 - …

Step back in time and experience the charm of Nauvoo! Whether you’re enjoying a guided horse-drawn wagon ride, sampling wines from our local wineries, or playing games from the 1840s, …

Nov 9, 2025 · Nauvoo hosts many year-round events such as the Nauvoo Pageant, Grape Festival, and Christmas celebrations. Participating in these events can enhance your visit by …

Nauvoo is a small town in Western Illinois. Nauvoo is most famous for having been founded in 1840 by Joseph Smith, Jr., as one of the first centers of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day …

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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 …