Introduction
The Temple City Tour concludes at the William and Esther Gheen Home. William and Esther Gheen moved here in 1842. She joined the Female Relief Society. He became a high priest and worked an 80-acre farm outside of Nauvoo. They donated time and means to help build the House of the Lord.
What to Expect
The Gheen Home is a two-room guided tour that covers the dining room and parlor. After the tour of the Gheen Home, you are free to explore the rest of Nauvoo.
Accessibility
Parking
- There is parking available east of the Gheen Home on Partridge Street.
- There is no designated accessible parking. There is street parking only.
Mobility Accessibility
Exterior
- Stairless entry into the building from the front of the home
Interior
- Tour is first floor only.
Terrain and Flooring
Exterior
- Street: Asphalt (good condition); level
- Sidewalk: Compacted granite (excellent condition); level
Interior
- Flooring: Carpet, rugs, and wood
Seating
- Nine chairs in the parlor