East Montrose

East Montrose is in Jefferson Township, Lee, Iowa. East Montrose is situated nearby to the nature reserve Lotus Flats Conservation Area, as well as near Reuther Refuge.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Nauvoo Illinois Temple and Joseph Smith Mansion House.

Nauvoo Illinois Temple

Temple

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The Nauvoo Illinois Temple is the 113th dedicated temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The intent to build the temple was announced on April 4, 1999, by church president Gordon B. Nauvoo Illinois Temple is situated 2½ miles east of East Montrose.

Joseph Smith Mansion House

Building

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The Joseph Smith Mansion House in Nauvoo, Illinois, is a large residence first occupied by Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Smith used the house as a personal home, a public boarding house, a hotel, and as a site for the performance of temple ordinances. Joseph Smith Mansion House is situated 2 miles southeast of East Montrose.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Montrose and Nauvoo.

Montrose

Village

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Montrose is a city in Lee County, Iowa. The population was 738 at the time of the 2020 census. The town is located on the Mississippi River. It is part of the Fort Madison-Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area. Montrose is situated 1½ miles southeast of East Montrose.