This Week In Illinois History: The Battle Of Nauvoo (September 10, 1846)

This Week in Illinois History

EpisodeSep 6, 20211m

This Week In Illinois History: The Battle Of Nauvoo (September 10, 1846)

This Week in Illinois History

EpisodeSep 6, 20211m

In 1846, an Illinois militia laid siege to Nauvoo, one of the state’s largest cities. Their goal? Drive out the last members of the Mormon Church.

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This Week in Illinois History provides a 90-second snapshot of an event significant to Illinois history. Join Host Clint Cargile as he covers big events while also exposing little-known pieces of Illinois history.

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