Near North Side in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Churches of Old Town (#8)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 5, 2021

1. The Churches of Old Town (#8) Marker

Inscription. The churches of Old Town reflect the community's early history. German immigrants established St. Joseph's Parish in 1846 at 1107 North Orleans. In 1852, Michael Diversey, a prominent member of St. Joseph's Parish, donated land at North Avenue and Hudson for St. Michael's Church. In 1869, St. Michael's relocated to its present site at Cleveland and Eugenie Streets. A third church, Immaculate Conception, was established in 1859 at 1431 North Park. In 1893, the Anshe Emet Synagogue was established at 1263 North Sedgwick.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 41° 54.318′ N, 87° 38.078′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in the Near North Side. It is on North Wells Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1248 North Wells Street, Chicago IL 60610, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Chicago Fire Department - Engine Company No. 27 (#7) (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Architecture Reflects Neighborhood History (#10) (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Businesses in Old Town (#6) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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The Benjamin Franklin School (#5) (about 400 feet away); Western Wheel Works Factory and Dr. Scholl Footwear Factory (#4) (about 500 feet away); Prominent Residents of Old Town (#12) (about 700 feet away); Old Town and The Great Fire (#3) (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Three Arts Club (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

The Churches of Old Town (#8) Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 5, 2021

2. The Churches of Old Town (#8) Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.