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

Father Marquette and Louis Jolliet

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2025

1. Father Marquette and Louis Jolliet Marker

Inscription. This cross recalls to the passer-by the historic journey of Father Marquette and Louis Jolliet and their brave companions who camped on the banks of Lake Peoria

August 1673

(inscription on ground:)

This monument was erected by the most Rev. Joseph H. Schlarman, Bishop of Peoria to record the noble deeds of noble men

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1673.

Location. 40° 41.902′ N, 89° 35.082′ W. Marker is in Peoria, Illinois, in Peoria County. It is at the intersection of Northeast Madison Avenue and Green Street, on the right when traveling west on Northeast Madison Avenue. Marker is outside the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 607 NE Madison Ave, Peoria IL 61603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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,

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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: 1776 Cannon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bell & Cornerstone (approx. 0.4 miles away); Peoria County World Wars I and II Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Peoria County World Wars I & II Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Spanish American War (approx. half a mile away); Military Services Memorial Plaza (approx. half a mile away); Peace and Harvest (approx. half a mile away); Waterborn Services Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peoria.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2025

2. Father Marquette and Louis Jolliet Marker

close-up of the cross with marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2025

3. Father Marquette and Louis Jolliet Marker

Marker is outside (at street corner) of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception church.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 17, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.