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John Taylor Home

37 Main St, Nauvoo, IL 62354

Historic Sites

Visit one of the earliest brick homes in Nauvoo.

This beautiful federal-style home was built by John Ivins and later occupied by John Taylor, the third President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. John was with Church founders when they were murdered in Carthage. Here, he suffered grave injuries when he was shot four times.

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  • Mon: 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Tue: 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Wed: 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Thu: 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Fri: 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Sat: 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Sun: 12:30pm – 5:00pm

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