Discover Nauvoo’s Past: Stories of History & Heritage


EARLY MISSISSIPPI NATIVE AMERICANS AND NAUVOOThe first inhabitants of the area that now makes up Hancock County and Nauvoo were the Native Americans who passed through the area of t...
EARLY MISSISSIPPI NATIVE AMERICANS AND NAUVOOThe first European explorers of Nauvoo
Nauvoo During the Mormon Period (1839 - 1846)Nauvoo during 1839 to 1846 was a busy and tumultuous time with the influx of the Mormon Church and Joseph Smith.
IcariaOn March 15, 1849, a group of French persecuted idealists landed in Nauvoo, hoping to make it their home.
Nauvoo German and Icarian HistoryNAUVOO GERMAN - ICARIAN HISTORY The Most German Speaking Town in Illinois Nauvoo's history is filled with German-speaking immigrants. Fr...
Nauvoo RestorationThe reconstruction of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo was started by the Community of Christ and other concern...