Oglesby in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

René Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle

1643-1687

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 5, 2022

1. René Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle Marker

Inscription. La Salle was a man of vision and courage. He established contact with Native Americans and brought European culture to this area, while acting as a peacemaker in his actions with local Indian peoples. His explorations were responsible for expansion of the Western Frontier into this area of Illinois.

Erected 1992 by Illinois Chapter National Society Colonial Daughters of the Seventeenth Century.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Peace.

Location. 41° 19.26′ N, 88° 59.609′ W. Marker is in Oglesby, Illinois, in LaSalle County. It can be reached from East 873 Road. Located at the Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oglesby IL 61348, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Illinois

and specifically in the Illinois River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Starved Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating the Deeds of the Union Veterans of the Civil War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort St. Louis (about 600 feet away); Building Starved Rock Lodge (about 700 feet away); This Plaque is Placed in Memory of the Patriots

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Saint Louis (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Illinois (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Legend of Starved Rock (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oglesby.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 5, 2022

2. René Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.