About this property
Nauvoo Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District containing the city of Nauvoo, Illinois. The historic district is nearly coterminous with the City of Nauvoo as it was incorporated in 1840, but it also includes the Pioneer Saints Cemetery (40.5369°N 91.3507°W / 40.5369; -91.3507 (Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds)), the oldest Mormon cemetery in the area, which is outside the town boundary. Contributing structures include: There are many non-contributing modern structures in the district. The district was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000321. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Nauvoo Historic District listed on the National Register?
Nauvoo Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Nauvoo Historic District?
Nauvoo Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Nauvoo Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Nauvoo Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Nauvoo Historic District?
The period of significance for Nauvoo Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Nauvoo Historic District?
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