Joliet in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Joliet's First Sidewalks

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020

1. Joliet's First Sidewalks Marker

Inscription. Joliet's first sidewalks were of stone or wood. Stone from these bluffs was cut and laid on both sides of Bluff Street which was then 5' wider. Rev. J.H. Prentiss, organizer of the Presbyterian congregation, made his first home nestled here under the bluffs. This is the last remaining slab from the sidewalks along early Bluff St.

Erected by Will-Joliet Bicentennial Park, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 41° 31.568′ N, 88° 5.265′ W. Marker is in Joliet, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is on North Bluff Street north of West Jefferson Street (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200-294 N Bluff St, Joliet IL 60435, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oneida Street Steps (within shouting distance of this marker); Demmond House (within shouting distance of this marker); German Loan & Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Des Plaines River (within shouting distance of this marker); Joliet's Oldest Remaining Construction (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Quarries Are Us (within shouting distance of this marker); Lester Frank Ward / Fossils (within shouting distance of this marker); James McKee's Mill and Dam (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Joliet.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020

2. Joliet's First Sidewalks Marker

Shown with the last remaining slab

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020

3. Joliet's First Sidewalks Marker

Looking south in the park

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.