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Historic Nauvoo is located in western Illinois, bordered on three sides by a bend of the mighty Mississippi River. The restored homes, mercantile establishments and community buildings maintain the charm of what once was a beautiful, industrious city. Today, Nauvoo provides an opportunity to experience the people and times of the past.

The Historic Nauvoo Visitors’ Center is the appropriate starting point for your visit. It is located southeast of the intersection at Main and Hubbard Streets. “Remembering Nauvoo”, a 20-minute film, and “Joseph Smith, Prophet of the Restoration”, a 68-minute film, are featured, as well as a self guided tour of exhibits that are easily accessible. A walk through the beautiful and inspiring Monument to Women gardens, honoring women of the past, present and future, is a highlight.

Friendly volunteers in the Visitors’ Center will provide you with a map and directions for visiting the Historic Nauvoo sites. Each of these sites has an interpreter who will provide you with historical and meaningful information, as well as demonstrations of the early skills of blacksmithing, printing, and the art of making bricks, barrels and candles. Our facilities are open seven days a week and are complimentary.

The Temple is the prominent building in this small town. Plan to spend time on the grounds enjoying a wonderful spirit that pervades that area.

We hope you will enjoy your visit to Nauvoo and if you need further information, please call us at 217-453-2237, ext 100.  For ticket information, use extension 122.

We look forward to your visit.

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  • Comment by rob — July 26, 2011 @ 2:47 pm

    While making the trip to Carthage, be sure after you take in the beautiful old Carthage Jail site, to cross the street to the Kibbe museum. Plan at least an hour to explore this amazing gem of a museum filled with the history of the Mormon experience in the Midwest, the many visits of Abraham Lincoln to the Carthage area, and the lifestyles and memories of days gone by. If you’ve got a little more time–take the short walk to the historic Carthage square and find the 6 “Looking for Lincoln” waysides situated around the town square. Each wayside tells the story of what life was like in Hancock County when Joseph Smith and Abraham Lincoln both lived in this area at the same time in history…Plan to spend a good half day in Carthage—you’ll be glad you did! [edited]

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