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Historic Victorian Style Bed and Breakfast in Nauvoo, IL
Description: Baxter's Vineyards & Winery located in beautiful Nauvoo, Illinois is the oldest winery in the state of Illinois.
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Illinois' Oldest Winery
Baxter's History
Emile Baxter (founder of the Nauvoo Winery) came to Nauvoo in 1855 to join the Icarian commune. When the colony broke up in 1857, Emile and his wife Annette returned to the East Coast, however, the couple soon decided they preferred the rural life in Nauvoo. It was during the return trip to Nauvoo that Emile Baxter purchased his grape cuttings. Learning about grape culture from his Icarian friends, Emile purchases eight acres of land near the present Nauvoo business district and set out grape cuttings.
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Historic Victorian Style Bed and Breakfast in Nauvoo, IL