In 1839 Joseph Smith bought the property of Commerce, Illinois as a refuge for the LDS people who were being driven from Missouri by religious persecution. It was a swamp and a few log cabins. This page contains a sample of the best old time photos and pictures that we have of Nauvoo, Illinois. We have no information about who took the pictures and the dates given are approximate only. It is our understanding that these photos are in the public domain. These pictures and photos are for your enjoyment and may be freely used for clean, wholesome, noncommercial, purposes that are supportive of the LDS Church.
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We have placed some advertising on our pages to help us to continue publishing our web pages. We have links to Priceline.Com on our pages, since we know that they can provide good deals for air travel, hotels, and rental cars; if you wish to actually visit the places on our pages. If you plan to fly in to visit Nauvoo; it is suggested to fly in to the Quad City International Airport in Moline, Rock Island, IL 61265. Then to take a rental car to Nauvoo, Illinois. You could then stay in the Nauvoo Area. How To Drive There From The Quad City International Airport: From the Quad City International Airport Moline, IL 61265 Head southeast toward US-6 E 0.7 mile. Continue straight onto US-6 W 0.1 mile. Take the exit onto I-280 E/I-74 E toward Peoria/Chicago 9.0 mile. Take the exit onto I-74 E toward Peoria 31.7 mile. Take exit 46A to merge onto US-34 W toward Monmouth 21.6 mile. Take the US-34 W exit toward Burlington 0.4 mile. Turn right at US-34 W 23.4 mile. Turn left at 700E/Carman Rd/State Route 522. Then continue to follow State Route 522 9.6 miles. Then turn right at IL-96 S for 21.6 mile & you will be in Nauvoo. The route should be a trip of less than 2 1/2 hours in length. We also have links to Altrec.com on our pages, since we know that they can provide good deals for travel gear, outdoor gear, and outdoor clothing; which you might need when visiting some of the places on our pages. Of course, what LDS person doesn't appreciate Mountain House and Nitro-Pak for home food storage, and quick meals; when traveling in the outdoors! We appreciate your visits to our advertisers!
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Emma Smith (Bidamon) c. 1870. | Joseph Smith's Red Brick Store c. 1890. |
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The Smith Homestead c. 1900. | Joseph Smith Mansion House Built 1842, Operated As Hotel. |
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Temple Sun Stone, In Front Of Nauvoo Hotel Uptown c. 1920. | Nauvoo House c. 1900. |
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Sidney Rigdon's Home c. 1920 Rigdon Was Postmaster 1841-1844. | Commerce Hotel c. 1890. |