Westown in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Pere Jacques Marquette, S.J.

Missionaire et Explorateur

— 1637-1675 —

Pere Jacques Marquette, S.J. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, April 2016

1. Pere Jacques Marquette, S.J. Marker

Inscription. Statue en bronze offerte par le "Milwaukee Sentinel" en commèmoration de son 150 ème anniversaire.

Inaugurée le 9 Juillet 1987 à l'occasion du 350 ème anniversaire de la naissance du Père Marquette

Erected by East Town Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Exploration.

Location. 43° 2.508′ N, 87° 54.827′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Kilbourn Avenue and North Plankinton Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in Pere Marquette Park and is to the right of the Pere Jaques Marquette statue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Pere Jacques Marquette, S.J. (here, next to this marker); Father Marquette's Camp - 1674 (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of the American League (within shouting distance of this marker); An Outdoor Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); A German Heritage (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Pere Marquette Historic Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Milwaukee River at Play (about 500 feet away); Red Lights on the River (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

Pere Jacques Marquette statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, April 2016

2. Pere Jacques Marquette statue

Pere Marquette Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, April 1, 2016

3. Pere Marquette Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.