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Hancock County

NAUVOO AREA

Hancock County and the city of Nauvoo are the cross- roads of many avenues of history. People who have shaped national and world history have passed through this area, including Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, Robert E. Lee, Henry David Thoreau and Joseph Smith. The rare combination of history, natural beauty, and quaint shopping & dining experiences culminate in Nauvoo to offer a winning destination. It is here that the upper Mississippi River is at its widest, bald eagles make their home in winter, fireflies in spring, incredible fall colors abound, and summertime festivals celebrate the longtime bounty of the grape. Nauvoo is one of America’s premier historic communi- ties, recognized as a National Historic Landmark District, with more than 50 restored homes and shops to tour in the “Flats”.The town is steeped in Mormon heritage and one of the world’s stately white MormonTemples sits upon the Nauvoo bluffs. World-class shows fit for the entire family and horse drawn wagon rides are available year round... all for free.

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CARTHAGE JAIL &VISITORS CENTER

Old Carthage Jail, built 1839

Martyr site of Latter-day Saint movement founder, Joseph Smith, and his brother Hyrum The property was sold to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1938 and is now open to visitors

310 BUCHANAN ST CARTHAGE | 217.357.2989

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