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
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
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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 119 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
