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 digital photos and pictures that we have taken of the Old Restored Town of Nauvoo, Illinois. 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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| Brigham Young Home | Small Conference Room Where Church Business Was Conducted |
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| Kitchen And Dining Area | The Dishes On The Right Cabinet Are Original, Mary Ann Hid Them In The Old Spring House |
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| One Of The Children's Beds The Expression "Sleep Tight" Came From Tightening Up The Ropes Before Sleeping | The Meeting Grove, Outdoor Meetings Were Held Under The Trees |
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| Detail Of Mary Ann Young's China | Emma And Joseph Smith In Monument To Women Statue Guarden |
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| John Taylor Home Located Between The Print Shop And Post Office | Kitchen Area |
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| Sitting Room | Childrens Room |
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| This Horse Toy Is Original After John's Family Left Nauvoo, His Child Cried For Two Days, John Taylor Went Back To Nauvoo, At Great Risk To Get It For His Child! | Master Bed Room Notice John Taylor's Shaving Mirror And Stand He Was A Tall Man! |