Smith Family Cemetery
Smith Family Cemetery is a private cemetery in Nauvoo, United States. It was established in 1845. Wikidata records 8 notable interments here, including Joseph Smith, Emma Smith, Emma Smith.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Nauvoo, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.54056, -91.39200 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1845 |
| Type | Private |
| Era | 1800s |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
8 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Smith Family Cemetery's 8 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include missionary (38%), religious leader (25%), composer (25%), writer (25%).
- Joseph Smith (1805–1844), theologian, founder of religion, prophet
- Emma Smith (1804–1879), religious leader, composer
- Emma Smith (1804–1879), religious leader, composer
- Hyrum Smith (1800–1844), missionary
- Lucy Mack Smith (1775–1856), writer
- Lucy Mack Smith (1776–1856), writer
- Joseph Smith, Sr. (1771–1840), missionary
- Samuel H. Smith (1808–1844), missionary
Common questions
Where is Smith Family Cemetery?
Smith Family Cemetery is in Nauvoo, United States, at coordinates 40.5406, -91.3920.
When was Smith Family Cemetery established?
Smith Family Cemetery was established in 1845, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Smith Family Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 8 notable interments at Smith Family Cemetery, including Joseph Smith, Emma Smith, Emma Smith, Hyrum Smith, Lucy Mack Smith.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q16149686 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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BibTeX
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title = {Smith Family Cemetery, Nauvoo, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
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