Nauvoo Illinois Map

About Nauvoo, Illinois

Nauvoo is a locality in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 931. The population density is 103.9 people per km². Nauvoo is located at 40.5500°N, 91.3849°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62354.

Nauvoo, Illinois, unfolds along the broad, slow-moving Mississippi River, its gentle slopes meeting the water with a quiet grace. It lies 42.5 miles north of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 2°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-south-west of Fort Madison. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and blues, where fertile bottomlands yield to rolling hills that cradle the town under vast, ever-changing skies. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the river in molten streaks, transforming the water into a shimmering, liquid gold that seems to hold the very breath of the continent. The air itself carries a subtle humidity, a testament to the river's constant presence, and a scent of rich soil and ripening orchards that clings to the breeze. This place, Nauvoo, was once a vibrant hub, a testament to faith and relentless industry. Its history is deeply intertwined with the arrival of the Latter-day Saints in the mid-19th century, who transformed the fledgling settlement into a thriving city, a beacon of their burgeoning community. Though that era has long passed, echoes of their ambitious spirit remain, visible in the meticulously restored buildings and the enduring sense of purpose that still imbues the streets. Today, Nauvoo's economy draws strength from its rich agricultural heritage, with orchards and vineyards dotting the surrounding countryside, their bounty celebrated in local markets and wineries. The river, always a silent witness, continues to shape life here, offering a timeless connection to the broader world.

About This Nauvoo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nauvoo, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.550042, -91.384875. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Nauvoo and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Nauvoo includes the ZIP code (62354), telephone area code (217), county seat of Hancock County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District 325). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Nauvoo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.