94.1H.98 Mormon Temple, Nauvoo, Ill, drawing, c. 1841
Copyright: 94.1H.98 Mormon Temple, Nauvoo, Ill, drawing, c. 1841
Name/Title
Mormon Temple in Nauvoo, Illinois Illustration Photo, c. 1841
Entry/Object ID
P1994.1H.98
Description
Mormon Temple in Nauvoo, Illinois Illustration Photo, c. 1841. b/w. Photo of drawing of the temple built by the Mormons in Nauvoo, Illinois. The Mormons fled from Missouri in 1838 under orders from Missouri Governor Liliburn Boggs and established a new settlement in Illinois. This drawing depicts and three-story stone/brick structure, with three tiered tower, Moroni angel statue at its tip. People, horse/buggy drawing in street. "Nauvoo Mormon Temple, Nauvoo, Ill." printed at top of drawing.
Original digital scan located on History CD 04
