Rufus Abbott started building this home in 1839 and finished it in 1845 just before his family left with Brigham Young to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah in February 1846.
Rufus and Anna Abbott where two of the original members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were baptized by Peter Whitmer in 1830 while living in the state of New York. The Abbott family traveled with the Saints to Ohio, Missouri (where they lost a son at Hunns Mill) and then traveled on to Nauvoo where they built this home.
With the Abbott's being some of the original members of the LDS Church you can imagine the guest that have come to this home while in Nauvoo. The history of the home is beyond the imagination and the spirit that is here is humbling.
Staying at the Rufus Abbott Bed & Breakfast will top off your visit here and give you a lasting memory that will be cherished for years to come.
A deopsit of one nights stay is required in advance in order to hold a room. Remit checks by mail to: Rufus Abbott Bed & Breakfast 1910 Ripley St. Nauvoo, Illinois 62354.
If cancellation is made within 10 day of arrival date a charge of $20.00 per room will be withheld from your refund. A guest cancellation within 48 hours of arrival date will result in forfeiture of one night's deposit. A confirmation card will be send to you as soon as we receive your deopsit.
