Historic Nauvoo, Illinois

I visit the town of Nauvoo, Illinois, which has quite an interesting backstory, in addition to its part on the Mississippi River. Nauvoo was named by LDS founder Joseph Smith, and this was where he moved his followers after complications from Missouri. This was the last place in the Midwest the Mormons lived before they went on their journey (on the present day Mormon Historic Trail) to present-day Salt Lake City, Utah. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints founder Joseph Smith and his brother were killed in nearby Carthage, Illinois.

00:00 Intro
01:01 Historical markers next to Veterans Memorial
04:16 Hidden stone arch bridge
05:45 Red Brick Store, once owned by Joseph Smith
07:34 Joseph and Emma Smith's Mansion House
08:48 Smith family homestead
09:54 Nauvoo House
11:17 Smith Family Cemetery
13:11 Final resting place of Joseph, Hyrum and Emma Smith
14:42 Pioneers' Memorial shelter
16:36 National Park Service historical marker
19:04 Nauvoo Temple / The Prophet's Last Ride statue
(statue of Joseph and Hyrum Smith on horseback)