Historic Sites
During the winter, all historic sites are open from 10:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m, except on Sunday, when they open at 12:30 p.m. and close at 5:00 p.m.
Map of Historic Nauvoo Sites. Click to view a larger image.
Visitors can explore more than 40 historic sites from the 1840 period when the early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, established Nauvoo. Restored homes, shops and public buildings – along with monuments, gardens, cemeteries and visitors’ centers – can fill several entertaining days. Demonstrations in many of the sites make for interactive fun for children.
Click here to download and print a map of all the Historic Nauvoo sites (PDF file).
For information about Historic Nauvoo sites, click on the links below:
Historic Nauvoo Visitors’ Center•Joseph Smith, Prophet of the Restoration (68 minute film) |
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Carthage Jail and Visitors’ Center |
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Joseph Smith Historic Site |
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Homes & Public Buildings |
Monuments & Public Spaces |
Shops & Demonstrations |
Research & Resources |
Oh how I love Nauvoo. I have been blessed to be in Nauvoo more than once. The first time I saw Nauvoo was in 2000. I was in Missouri for a week and decided since I was so close I needed to go. I was able to see the foundation for the rebuilding of the Nauvoo Temple.
I was able to go back to Nauvoo after the temple was built and attend an endowment session there.
The most recent trip to Nauvoo was in April of 2012. It was as if I had been there the first time and I enjoyed this trip as much as or more than the very first time I was there.
I feel the spirit more every time I go and learn more about that beautiful city.
My family had lived in Sonora Township, just outside of Nauvoo proper, since about 1850. When I was young, I would spend summers at my grandmother’s farm just outside of town. My grandma, Grace Ronner, would tell me stories of our family history and my aunt, Lois Ronner, took me through just about every historic home and shop in Nauvoo. It was fascinating, educational and created memories that I will never forget. I’ve not been to Nauvoo in over 10 years, but hope to return soon.
The stuff there was cool, but what I remember most about my trip to Nauvoo is this store nearby where they sold replicates of the Nauvoo Legion’s swords.
I came to see Nauvoo for one day with several girl friends. It was such fun that we called home to Tennesee and told our husbands we’d be away another day!