Route of Marquette & Joliet - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 49.719 W 087° 40.815
16T E 443512 N 4630975
A historic marker about the exploration of Chicago by Marquette & Joliet.
Waymark Code: WM13H6M
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2020
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This marker commemorates the first Europeans to come the Chicago area, which had long been occupied by Native Americans.
Full text of the marker reads:
300 years ago Father Marquette and Louis Joliet explored these regions. The Indian trails, the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi, Illinois and the Chicago Rivers then became known and led to our great heritage.
We thank God for these natural waters and lands which we hope will be saved from pollution.
This monument is erected by the McKinley Park Civic Association and friends.
Thanks to the Bigane Family for this site
October 28, 1973.
County: Cook
Historical Society: McKinley Park Civic Association
Dedication Date: 1973
Location: Corner of Damen & Leavitt
Website: Not listed
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