Nauvoo’s Old Stone Church

Known as "The Old Stone Church," "The Legion Hall," "The Temple Stone Church," or "The Old Methodist Church," this building has a remarkable story to tell. Every group who has been in what is now Nauvoo, has played a part in its history.

As you walk through the front door you will enter a modern living space with comfortable couches for relaxing and a modern kitchen with premium appliances that will meet the needs of a gourmet cook.

Down the passage and to the left you will enter the master bedroom with a super comfortable king size bed with its ensuite. To the right is the second bedroom with an equally comfortable queen bed. This bedroom has direct access to the main bathroom.

Other facilities include:
*A Baby Bjorn cot is available on request.
*The three televisions all have DirectTV.
*A full-size washing machine and clothes dryer
*Ample off-street parking
*Casey's fuel station right across the road
*An easy stroll to Dollar General Store, Downtown Nauvoo, The Temple, Nauvoo Historic Sites

The land was owned by one of Nauvoo's first landowners, Joseph B. Teas. He purchased the property in 1827. Those who owned the land through the years include Ethan Kimball (brother of Hiram Kimball and cousin of Heber C. Kimball), Peter Fullmer, and Pulaski Cahoon (son of Reynold Cahoon).
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A prominent early Nauvoo resident, Adam Swartz soon acquired the property, and it was during his period of ownership that the current building was constructed. The building was constructed prior to 1860 by Michael Baumert (who also constructed the Stone Arch Bridge in Nauvoo). Michael Baumert was an early German immigrant to Nauvoo and was a master stone mason. Initially constructed as the English Methodist Church building, it was constructed with Nauvoo Temple Stone purchased from the Icarian's.
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From this we know that much of the building was constructed with Nauvoo Temple stone. One fragment of a star stone is still visible on the exterior.