Nauvoo
Sign in to savecity and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
AI overview
Nauvoo is a historic city in Illinois that was once a major settlement for the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) church during the 1800s. The site is significant because it preserves buildings and structures from that period, making it an important location for understanding both American religious history and the westward expansion era.
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Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Hancock
- Townships
- Nauvoo , Sonora
- First settled
- 1820s
- Founded by
- James White
- Mayor
- Jim Boyles
- Total
- 4.83 sq mi (12.50 km )
- Land
- 3.39 sq mi (8.77 km )
- Water
- 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km )
- Elevation
- 600 ft (180 m)
- Density
- 280.5/sq mi (108.32/km )
- Time zone
- UTC-6 ( CST )
Article
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 near Fort Madison, Iowa. The population of Nauvoo was 950 at the 2020 census. Nauvoo attracts visitors for its historic importance and its religious significance to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Community of Christ, and other groups stemming from the Latter Day Saint movement, as well as the Icarians. The city and its immediate surrounding area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Nauvoo Historic District.
History