What’s Nearby Historic Nauvoo
In addition to the core offerings of Historic Nauvoo and the city of Nauvoo, there are several additional sites in the surrounding area that may be of interest to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Be aware that some sites have variable hours as well as admission fees. Please be sure to check their respective websites for the most up-to-date information. Information about these sites is provided below.
Museum at Nauvoo State Park (Rheinberger Museum)
Converted from a home built by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the 1840s, the Museum at Nauvoo State Park houses a collection of toy and doll antiques, an Abraham Lincoln room, a quilt room, an Icarian room, a Victorian parlor, a summer kitchen, and an original underground arched wine cellar.
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Weld House Museum
Named after Dr. John F. Weld, the Weld House Museum is in Nauvoo’s business district. Run by the Nauvoo Historical Society, it includes exhibits that represent different groups of settlers in Nauvoo. Some of the displays include a Native American artifacts display, a Latter-day Saint display, and an Icarian display.
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Keokuk Iowa Marker and Statue
Keokuk, Iowa, is located on the west side of the Mississippi River and is about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Nauvoo. In 1853, the town was an assembly point for Latter-day Saint pioneers as they began their journey to the Salt Lake Valley. In June 2003, a marker was erected in Keokuk’s Triangle Park to honor and pay tribute to those early Saints. The original panel has since been replaced by the Ensign Peak Foundation.
You can also view a monument dedicated to Chief Keokuk in nearby Rand Park. Keokuk, Iowa was named after Chief Keokuk who was a leader of the Sauk (Sac) tribe and a friend to the Saints.
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Montrose Iowa Marker
Montrose, Iowa, which is 25 miles (40 km) from Nauvoo, was a refuge area for Latter-day Saint pioneers who had fled Nauvoo in the face of persecution. This marker is thought to be the location of an event that happened on October 9, 1846, known as the “The Miracle of the Quail.” Several flocks of quail reportedly flew into the camp of Latter-day Saint pioneers, providing them with needed food.
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Kibbe Museum
The Kibbe Museum, located in Carthage, Illinois, houses a collection of artifacts relating to western Illinois. The collection includes Civil War and Native American artifacts, fashion items, fossils, rocks, geodes, a funeral customs display, and the “Lincoln: Making of the Man” exhibit.
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History Museum on the Square and Quincy’s History Shop
Located in a historical building in Quincy, the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County operates this museum. It features the Early Quincy exhibit, a stained glass gallery, a gallery of original watercolor paintings by local artist Edward Everett, a “Window onto the Square” display, and the City of Mormon Refuge exhibit.
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Governor John Wood Mansion
The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County offers tours of the Mansion that belonged to John Wood, an influential leader in Quincy who aided the Latter-day Saint pioneers when they arrived in Illinois from Missouri.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
This museum in Springfield, Illinois tells the life story of Abraham Lincoln. The museum also contains various artifacts of significance to the Lincoln family.
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Lincoln Home
Tours offered by the National Park Service are available at this historic home that the Lincoln family once lived in. Furnished to look like the year 1860, this home gives a glimpse into Abraham Lincoln and his family’s life in Illinois.
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Looking for More to Do?
The following resources provide details about other points of interest near Nauvoo and throughout Illinois: