Nowu ( English Nauvoo ) - a town in the western state of Illinois , USA , on a hill near the Mississippi River . More than 1.1 thousand inhabitants ( 2010 ). The center of the agricultural region (fruits, corn, soybeans), cheese and wine production.
| City | |
| Novo | |
|---|---|
| Nauvoo | |
| A country |  USA |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| The mayor | John McCarthy |
| History and Geography | |
| Founded | 1827 |
| Former names | until 1841 - Commerce until 1834 - Venus |
| Area | 12.50 km² |
| Height above sea level | 200 m |
| Timezone | UTC − 6 ; summer UTC − 5 |
| Population | |
| Population | 1,149 people ( 2010 ) |
| Density | 126 people / km² |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Telephone code | +1 217 |
| Postcode | 62354 |
History
Novo was founded around 1830 , received the status of a city from 1841 . It became the place of creation of two communities : the settlements of Mormon ( 1839 ) and Ikaria ( 1850 ).
After leaving Missouri in 1839, the Mormons bought this town, then called Commerce , changed its name to Nova and decided to make it their capital. It grew rapidly due to the influx of Mormons from England , and in 1845 its population was at least 12 thousand people, that is, Novo at that time was the largest city in Illinois. In 1846, as a result of clashes with the locals ( Mormon War ), Mormons were forced to leave it.
Ikaria lasted from 1850 to 1856 . Later Germans settled in the town, engaged in winemaking and cheese production.
Now every year in the autumn, a grape festival and a ceremony called "The Marriage of Wine and Cheese" are held.
The city suffered during the 1993 floods.
Attractions
Among the attractions of Novo: a log cabin , Joseph Smith's mansion and grave, Brigham Young 's house, Ikaria's houses and schools.