Forest View in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Chicago Portage National Historic Site
Designated January 3, 1952
Photographed by Lou Donkle, February 9, 2024
1. Chicago Portage National Historic Site Marker
Along these waterways and trails, history has passed. The Chicago Portage has served as the connecting link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River System.
In 1673, led by American Indians, explorers Marquette and Joliet became the first Europeans to cross the portage. This route encouraged the development of the I & M Canal and the growth of Chicago.
By Rebechini 1989
Erected by Cook County Forest Preserve District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1673.
Location. 41° 48.321′ N, 87° 48.172′ W. Marker is in Forest View, Illinois, in Cook County. It can be reached from South Harlem Avenue (Illinois Route 43) north of Portage Trail, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4800 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn IL 60402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also 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 Portage (a few steps from this marker); Chicago Portage Timeline (a few steps from this marker); Portage Creek Passage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chicago Portage: A History of People and Travel
this page online
Photographed by Lou Donkle, February 9, 2024
2. Closer to memorial also showing the left panel
Photographed by Lou Donkle, February 9, 2024
3. Rear view of memorial
Photographed by Lou Donkle, February 9, 2024
4. Map of National Historic Site and Trail System
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 20, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
