Near Grafton in Jersey County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pere Jacques Marquette
Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 17, 2019
1. Pere Jacques Marquette Marker
In 1673 Father (Pere) Jacques Marquette, missionary priest, and Louis Jolliet, fur trader, left Canada to explore the Mississippi River. They returned by the Illinois River, passing near this area. Their travels covered four months and 2500 miles.
Erected 2017 by Illinois State Society and National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Exploration • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1673.
Location. 38° 58.329′ N, 90° 32.447′ W. Marker is near Grafton, Illinois, in Jersey County. Marker is on Lodge Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the grounds of Pere Marquette State Park, on a walkway across from the Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13653 Lodge Boulevard, Grafton IL 62037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The CCC (a few steps from this marker); Illiniwek (within shouting distance of this marker); The Piasa Bird (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 17, 2019
2. Pere Jacques Marquette Marker
Marker is steps away from the Pere Marquette statue.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
