Waterfalls

Nauvoo sits on a limestone peninsula that juts out into the Mississippi River.  That rocky foundation can be seen in some of the smaller waterfalls near Nauvoo.  So far I've found three of them.  These little waterfalls don't flow year round, but when its wet enough, they can be quite pretty.

1. Joseph Creek
Photo taken from where Partridge street crosses the creek north of the Visitors Center.

2. Stone Arch Bridge
Located off of Highway 96 just south of town, built by a German, M. Baumert ca. 1850.  This bridge crossed one of the original drainage ditches dug by the Latter Day Saints.  Look for the marker on the west side of the highway.

3. David's Chamber
Located about a mile south of Nauvoo on the east side of Highway 96,  David's Chamber was named after Joseph Smith's youngest son David Hyrum.  Young David would often come to this area to meditate and write poetry.  I can see why.