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)