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Presently voted #1 Accomodation in old Nauvoo, Illinois

Nauvoo 1840's Original Red Brick Home
And One Acre Property

of Ellis Mendenhall Sanders & Rachel Broom Roberts Sanders
also
a Joseph Smith "Safe House Refuge"

Offered FOR SALE

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Nestled up a quiet lane and surrounded by acres of trees and lawns, this eminent, substantial three story home was constructed by Master builder William Mendenhall between 1843-1845. Nauvoo historians esteem it as one of the "three best preserved 1840's Nauvoo homes" today. The original house contains six amply sized rooms, with a full basement.

The original limestone foundation is still partly visible. The 2 story rear addition contains kitchen, dining room, plus 2.5 bathrooms. An additional full bath is located on the third floor. The exterior walls are three bricks thick from material provided by master Nauvoo brickmaker, Isaac Hill.

  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places of the United States Department of Interior.
  • Many original interior & exterior appointments are preserved...shutters, entryway, floors, doors, moldings, wainscoting, banister etc.
  • Large Detached brick "Carriage House" (garage)
  • Garden area surrounded by 1840's design picket fence.
  • Views of the Mississippi River.
  • Several original Nauvoo Temple Stones are found in paths and steps.
  • In 1840's Neighborhood Meetings were held in the home every Sunday & Wednesday.
  • Brigham Young & Heber C. Kimball taught in the Parlor.
  • Original owner, Ellis M. Sanders was among Nauvoo's most prosperous residents & "gave of his thousands to build up the Kingdom" (Brigham Young at Ellis's funeral c.1873)
  • Rachel Broom Sanders was raised by her grandfather, Jacob Broom, a signer of the United States Constitution on behalf of the State of Delaware.
  • Following the Mormon Exodus, Milton Morrill and his wife Amanda Hibbard Morrill became residents
  • Milton Morrill served several terms as Mayor of Nauvoo and was associated with Abraham Lincoln as moderator of two Lincoln/Douglas debates.
  • Close to all Nauvoo Historic Sites
  • 1/2 Block off Historic Parley Street
  • Close to Nauvoo Temple
  • Copies of many original documents/journals and family histories.
  • In the Spring of 1844 Joseph Smith took refuge from his foes in the basement of the house.

Presently operates as a successful
Bed & Breakfast and Wedding Venue

Firm Minimum Bid $469,000.00

Receiving offers presently.

David and Diane Owen, Owners
1285 Sidney Street
Nauvoo, Illinois , 62354

Contacts: 309-221-7563
309-221-7681
www.ellissandershouse.com
emsanders@mchsi.com
Phone: 217.453.2444  | Mail: 1285 Sidney Street, Nauvoo, IL 62354  | Email: info@EllisSandersHouse.com
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