Why the Newly-Purchased Nauvoo Sites are So Significant: A Photo Essay
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Maryann TaylorAugust 7, 2025
My husband and I visited Nauvoo and attended the Nauvoo Temple dedication. We have never experienced such a great measure of the Lord's spirit, which filled us with absolute joy and peace. Those profound feelings stayed with us for many days throughout our trip. One night, in the darkness, the Tabernacle Choir gave a special performance and sang in front of the brightly lit temple. People were sitting everywhere on the hillside across the street and also seated in chairs set up for the occasion near the choir. As we listened to the choir fill the air with such sacred, beautiful music on that evening, little fireflies came out and surrounded us. The temple blazed with light, and the Spirit of the Lord was very powerful, and something I will never forget.
D. NantoMarch 18, 2024
Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.
John RogersMarch 18, 2024
Scott, I am always amazed and gratified and blessed by your photo essays... From Nauvoo to the shores of Bountiful, your photography always brings added light! Thank you.
HelenCMarch 18, 2024
This warmed my heart and had me back to the 1830s, seeing and feeling all our beloved founders went through. They truly were a magnificent bunch!
Daphne Bushman KessingerMarch 18, 2024
Thank you for your beautiful photos & touching historical notations on these wonderful Nauvoo sites. My husband & I loved visiting them often when we served our amazing 6 month mission in Nauvoo Temple .
Doris WilliamsMarch 16, 2024
Oh my goodness, we are so grateful to you Scot for your photo essays over the years...to be up close to these precious, sacred sites is a sacred experience in itself. You and Maureen just continue to amaze with your total dedication to Jesus Christ and his precious restored Church and with Meridian.
Chuck DeWitMarch 15, 2024
Great photos and comments. They lived hard lives. Thanks for mentioning Church History Photos in the app.
Claudia Henderson SmithMarch 15, 2024
Great photo essay, Scot!! I always love seeing your photos and reading the text. I learned a lot. I hope I get to go to Nauvoo soon.
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