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 The Nauvoo House is a building in Nauvoo, Illinois that is described in Doctrine and Covenants 124. The revelation in Doctrine and Covenants 124 commanded the Saints to build the Nauvoo House as a boarding house for travelers.


What is in Doctrine and Covenants 124 about the Nauvoo House?

The revelation in Doctrine and Covenants 124 commanded the Saints to build the Nauvoo House.

The revelation explained the blessings that would come to the Saints if they were diligent in building the temple.

The revelation instructed the Saints to donate their "precious things of the earth" and skills to build the temple.


What happened with the Nauvoo House?
Construction on the Nauvoo House began in 1841.

The original manuscript of The Book of Mormon was placed in the cornerstone of the Nauvoo House in October 1841.

Construction was halted after a few years to focus on the Nauvoo Temple.

Joseph and Hyrum Smith were temporarily buried in the basement of the unfinished building.

Emma Smith, Joseph's wife, and her second husband, Lewis Bidamon, finished the unfinished portion of the building.

The unfinished portion was used to construct the Riverside Mansion.




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The Nauvoo House. The Lord commanded the Saints to build the Nauvoo House in 1841 (see Doctrine and Covenants 124 ). Although the building was never completed, it was intended to act as a sanctuary for visitors and new immigrants to the city.Nov 11, 2024