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. It has now been thoroughly renovated, and serves as an elegant vacation home for those visiting Nauvoo, and looking for an historic experience, with all the modern luxuries. 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 BabyBjorn cot is available on request. The three televisions all have DirectTV. A full size washing machine A full size 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 Please note: We have a strict no pet policy including Emotional Support animals. You will have access to the entire home. We are a short 10 minute walk to downtown Nauvoo and the Nauvoo Temple. To make it easier, we suggest you take your car down to the flats to visit the various historic sites and the Nauvoo Visitors Centre. Just across the road from the Stone Church is a Casey's gas station and a couple of minutes walk is a Dollar General store where you can but groceries and a whole range of other items. A 20 minute drive will get you to the Carthage Jail where the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith took place. Some more of the history: The land was owned by one of Nauvoo's first land owners, 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). A prominent early Nauvoo resident, Adam Swartz soon aquired 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. Joseph Smith III made the following statement in 1860: “The Methodists, who had long worshiped in the old Music Hall, north and east of the temple lot, purchased a lot on Mulholland Street a little more than a quarter of a mile from the temple east, and built them a small chapel, using temple stones for corners, window ledges, and caps..." 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. Emma Smith played organ here, and attended with her children. The church building was sold in 1925 to the American Legion, who held it until 1998 when it was sold to the Nauvoo Faith Heritage Society. In 2001 the building began its next phase, serving as a quilt shop, woodworking shop, and was even used as a costume workshop for the LDS film "Legacy".