River North in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Trail Blazer
Sleipner
— First vessel direct from Europe destined for Chicago —
Erected 1962 by The Norwegian- Americans of the Midwest.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 53.278′ N, 87° 37.693′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in River North. Marker is on North State Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the north tower of the Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 N State St, Chicago IL 60654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge (here, next to this marker); Marina City (within shouting distance of this marker); IBM Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chicago's First Movable Bridge (about 300 feet away); South Water Street (about 300 feet away); Viet Nam Memorial (about 400 feet away); Chicago Remembers (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.