Located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Parley and Partridge Streets in Nauvoo, Illinois, is the Land and Records Office. This facility, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, allows one to find out “who lived where” in Nauvoo during the early to mid-1840s.
The office has been of particular value to those who descend from the Latter-day Saint settlers who lived in Nauvoo. Utilizing information about subdivision lots, tract lands and streets, it allows them to go to the actual site where their ancestors or others of historical significance lived in Nauvoo.
Records from roughly 1839 to 1845 for both Hancock County, Illinois, and Lee County, Iowa, are housed in the Records Office. Additionally, there are some genealogical, ordinance-data and biographical resources available to interested visitors. Other miscellaneous documents and reference materials, including information from other area churches, have been gathered by Nauvoo missionaries. Some send family information to the Records Office in advance of their visit to allow workers more time to research their questions.
There is no charge to patrons for any of the services offered at the Land and Records Office.