Nauvoo Historical Society

08/30/2026

I also want to let everyone know what we've had going on in the last couple months.
As you know we have had a few cruise ins at the depot, we have been blessed with some awesome sponsors that have helped us be able to give out free food and drinks at each cruise in. With the money that has been raised we were able to pay the insurance and lease agreement with the railroad for a whole year!!! That means we we will be able to continue to offer these free events for at least a year, however please understand that the Historical Society is a non profit ran strictly on volunteers so we do truly truly appreciate any and all donations at these events, wether its cash, sponsorship, participation, or volunteering. Donations are what allows us to keep the power and water on. We also need to update some electrical issues so we can provide lights throughout the whole park, update some water lines to deal with a leak that we were unaware of, build a ramp for wheelchair accessibility, update our bathrooms, there is so much that we volunteers put into having these events but without the community donations and participation we would not be able to do it.

We have a Halloween event in October, planning a Thanksgiving event in November, and we are also looking to do something special for Christmas, if you, your business, your church, or group would like to sponsor an event or just make a tax free donation we greatly appreciate it. I have had a few people ask about donating through cash app, we dont have a cash app or venmo for the Historical Society but if you would like to donate you can send it to on cashapp or [email protected] through paypal or venmo, or old school snail mail to Nauvoo Historical Society P.O. Box 113 Nauvoo Al 35578. Remember any and all donations are a tax deduction and go directly to allowing us to continue these fun and free events.

I cannot say Thank You enough to show our appreciation for those that continue to support us. If you have any questions, comments, suggestion, or would like to sponsor one of our events please contact Jessica House Mcdaniel here on fb, through email at [email protected] or you can text me at 205-471-5830.

08/30/2026

This will be a fun event! Let's get together and have something for the kids!!! We need as many people as possible to come set up a table, tent, trunk, or just a bucket, and hand out candy to the community. There's so little for the kids to do in this county so lets give them a fun night. The Nauvoo Little League will also have a trunk or treat set up at the ballfields at the same time.
If you are able to set up and give out candy please contact Jessica House Mcdaniel or Clay Hall so we can have an idea of how many we will have set up.
This will also be a cruise in so bring your old cars, new cars, bikes, tractors, whatever you want to bring and show them off.

08/08/2026

We had a great turn out for the cruise in last night. Thank you all for your continued support. It is great to see the community coming out and enjoying each other's company. We had great music and great food.
We have something a little different coming up for September so stay tuned for that announcement.

08/06/2026

We hope to see everyone out tomorrow night. We will have some good BBQ sandwiches, baked beans, and im sure some good brownies. Food is free but we welcome donations so that we are able to continue having these events for our community. Thank you all for the continued support.

Here comes our next cruise-in!
🚗 Friday August 7th. 🚗
We changed the start time to 6pm.
This month the food will be sponsored by Wright Home Service and Repair. We will have some great BBQ, chips, drinks, and dessert. Free of course. Donations welcome. Your donations help us continue having these events.
Please come out and support the Nauvoo Historical Society.
Come visit with friends, family, and neighbors you may not have met yet.
Contact Jessica House Mcdaniel or Clay Hall if you have any questions.
Any and all vehicles, bikes, tractors, whatever are welcome. Just come hang out.

07/27/2026

Nauvoo, Alabama ... Mountain Eagle newspaper photograph of the interior of the Nauvoo Post Office ... The Nauvoo Post Office was established in 1890 ... Nauvoo was originally in Winston County, but when the railroad came through Walker County just 3 miles south of Winston County, the town of Nauvoo moved to Walker County to be near the railroad tracks ... In 1949, this post office served about 25,000 people with three carriers, two clerks, and a post mistress ... The post office delivered the mail on three routes that covered 153 miles ... The first carrier of the Nauvoo Post Office was Albert M. Romine, who covered one route of 52 miles ... In 1959, Mrs. Effie Mann had served as post mistress for the past 15 years ... Mail carriers, in 1949, were Wayne Wakefield, Route 1 Nauvoo, Frank Farris, Route 2 Nauvoo, and Archie Mann, Route 3 Nauvoo ... Three retired Nauvoo carriers were J. M. Martin, J. D. Chesire, and A. J. Hyde ... Circa July 17, 1949

Photo credits : Walker County Area Photos

07/24/2026

Nauvoo, Alabama ... Mountain Eagle newspaper photograph of people attending the first ever "Swap Day" in Nauvoo ... Lawton Morgan (far left) of Sumiton was trying to sell his goat wagon & goat for $20 (about $280.63 today) ... Mr. Morgan's son Brammer can be seen sitting on the goat wagon ... Circa September 22, 1949 ...

Photo credits : Walker County Area Photos.

07/17/2026

Just wanted to remind everyone that we will be having our next cruise-in on Friday August 7th starting at 6pm. We will have BBQs, sides, and Drinks Free to all that come. We plan to have live music so this is a great time to come out and fellowship, eat, and enjoy looking at some beautiful vehicles. We would love to have yall there.
Food sponsored by Wright Home Service and Repairs. 205-275-1168

07/07/2026

Here comes our next cruise-in!
🚗 Friday August 7th. 🚗
We changed the start time to 6pm.
This month the food will be sponsored by Wright Home Service and Repair. We will have some great BBQ, chips, drinks, and dessert. Free of course. Donations welcome. Your donations help us continue having these events.
Please come out and support the Nauvoo Historical Society.
Come visit with friends, family, and neighbors you may not have met yet.
Contact Jessica House Mcdaniel or Clay Hall if you have any questions.
Any and all vehicles, bikes, tractors, whatever are welcome. Just come hang out.

06/26/2026