The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rene Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
1. Rene Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle Marker
Inscription.
Rene Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle. . In honor of Rene Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle and Henry de Tonti who passed through this river on their way to the Mississippi December 1681
This Tablet is placed by the Illinois Society of Colonial Dames of America under the auspices of the Chicago Historical Society 1925 . This historical marker was erected in 1925 by Illinois Society of Colonial Dames of America. It is in The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County Illinois
In honor of Rene Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle & Henry de Tonti who passed through this river on their way to the Mississippi December 1681
This Tablet is placed by the Illinois Society of Colonial Dames of America under the auspices of the Chicago Historical Society 1925
Erected 1925 by Illinois Society of Colonial Dames of America.
Location. 41° 53.308′ N, 87° 37.476′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is on North Michigan Avenue near East Wacker Drive. This marker is locate on the southwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chicago River (here, next to this marker); Fort Dearborn (a few steps from this marker); Site of Fort Dearborn
3. Rene Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle Marker & the Chicago River Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 4, 2012
4. Rene Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle & Henry de Tonti
Close-up of image on marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011
5. La Salle statue in Lincoln Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,445 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on September 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.