Restored Nauvoo Temple District Dedicated

A renovated portion of Historic Nauvoo in Illinois is now available for in-person and virtual tours.
The Temple District of Nauvoo — the area near and inclusive of the Nauvoo Temple, which was first completed in 1846 and rebuilt in 2002 — was dedicated on Saturday, May 29, 2021, by Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The history of the early Church in Nauvoo comprises seven brief but seminal years (1839–1846) for the development of the faith’s temple-related doctrines, including the introduction of baptism for deceased ancestors and other temple ceremonies, the idea that family relationships can be eternal, and the sacrifice-saturated construction of the Nauvoo Temple.

“The sacrifices that were made to build this temple are among our greatest historical heritages,” Elder Cook said at the dedicatory ceremony. “I treasure the sacrifices and dedication of our faithful early members who worked closely with the Prophet Joseph Smith. Despite poverty and other challenges, it is inspiring to contemplate what they accomplished.”