Illinois

Illinois

The 21st State to join the Union on December 3, 1818. There are no National Parks in Illinois, but the Parks Service operates the federally owned Lincoln Home National Historic Site and Pullman National Monument.

The Latter-day Saint movement originally interacted with Illinois primarily from the 1840’s-1860’s.

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Historic Sites in Illinois

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The Nauvoo Temple, rebuilt and rededicated on June 2, 2002.

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Carthage Jail, the place of Church leaders Joseph & Hyrum Smith’s Martyrdom.

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Nauvoo Mansion House, multi-functioning residence of Joseph Smith and his wife Emma Smith.

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The Printing Office, produced two papers, one for the community and the other for the official Church

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Browning Home and Gun Shop, great stop to learn about the Browning Gun smiths and their legacy.

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Red Brick Store, more information coming soon

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Sarah Granger Kimball's Home

The Home of Sarah Granger Kimball,

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