Near North Side in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Town's Early Settlers (#11)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 5, 2021
1. Old Town's Early Settlers (#11) Marker
Inscription.
Old Town's Early Settlers (#11). . In the 1830s, the marshland of what is today known as Old Town was settled by a group of Roman Catholic immigrants from southern Germany. As farmers and laborers, the settlers converted marshland into meadows and gardens, growing cabbage, celery and potatoes. The area became known as Cabbage Patch. The German heritage of the settlers was celebrated with the building of churches, concert halls, saloons, breweries, and other businesses. After the great Chicago Fire, the area was renamed North Town. In the 1950s. the neighborhood was designated as Old Town by the city of Chicago.
In the 1830s, the marshland of what is today
known as Old Town was settled by a group of
Roman Catholic immigrants from southern Germany.
As farmers and laborers, the settlers converted
marshland into meadows and gardens, growing
cabbage, celery and potatoes. The area became
known as Cabbage Patch. The German heritage
of the settlers was celebrated with the building of
churches, concert halls, saloons, breweries,
and other businesses. After the great Chicago Fire,
the area was renamed North Town. In the 1950s.
the neighborhood was designated as Old Town
by the city of Chicago. (Marker Number 11.)
Location. 41° 54.581′ N, 87° 38.075′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in the Near North Side. Marker is on North Wells Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1513 North Wells Street, Chicago IL 60610, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 5, 2021
2. Old Town's Early Settlers (#11) Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
