Nauvoo: Cornerstone of Zion
This exhibit explains why the Lord called Nauvoo a “cornerstone of Zion”—Nauvoo’s covenant community followed prophetic direction to build the house of the Lord, setting a pattern that the Church has built upon.
Temple City
Saints worked together to design, build, and dedicate the temple of the Lord—their crowning achievement.
Homes of the Apostles
Members of the Quorum of the Twelve spread the gospel abroad while their neighbors and family members faithfully lived it at home.
Relief Society Foundations
What began in Nauvoo as a way to follow Jesus Christ’s example and serve people in need has become the worldwide sisterhood of the Church.
Main Street Trades
Working with tin, leather, and paper, tradespeople sustained the economy of this swelling city along the Mississippi.
Pioneer Life
Amid the hard work of transforming swampy Commerce into Nauvoo, Saints made time for social gatherings, civic meetings, and even play.
Pioneer Trail
After preparation, thousands of Latter-day Saints chose to follow prophetic leaders west in search of peace.
Carthage Jail
On June 27, 1844, a mob killed the Smith brothers. Despite this tragic end, the legacy of Joseph Smith’s ministry endures.