William & Rosannnah Marks House - Nauvoo Historic District - Nauvoo, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 32.455 W 091° 23.629
15T E 636018 N 4489035
Historic house in the Nauvoo Historic District in Navoo, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMF9WD
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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William & Rosannnah Marks Home

the house was built in theearly 1840s and is typical New England saltbox style.  It was the moe fo William Marks, born in Rutland, Vermont, on November 15, 1792.  He served as president of the Nauvoo Stake for the church from 1839-1844.  He also served as president of the Nauvoo Standing High Council of the church, alderman for the city of Nauvoo, and chief justice of the Municipal Cort of Nauvoo.  Marks later affiliated with the Reorganization and became a counselor to Joseph Smith III (church president and prophet from 1860-1914) in 1863.  Marks died on May 22, 1872, in Plano, Illinois.

The two story brick house is in very good condition and continues to serve as a private residence.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Nauvoo Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
575 Waters Street Nauvoo, Illinois

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

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NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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