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The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

South Water Street

 
 
South Water Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
1. South Water Street Marker
Inscription. This was Chicago’s main business street in 1834, connecting the village with Fort Dearborn. Years before this also was the site of a trading post with the Indians.

Erected by
Chicago’s Charter Jubilee
Authenticated by Chicago Historical Society
1937

City of Chicago
Incorporated 4th March
1837

 
Erected 1937 by Chicago’s Charter Jubilee.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceRoads & VehiclesSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Chicago's Charter Jubilee series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
 
Location. 41° 53.223′ N, 87° 37.689′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is at the intersection of West Wacker Drive and North State Steet on West Wacker Drive. Marker is located on the Chicago Riverwalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 West Wacker Drive, 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. Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Viet Nam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago Remembers (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trail Blazer (about 300 feet away); 35 East Wacker Drive Building (about 400 feet away); Marina City (about 400 feet away); IBM Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
 
South Water Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
2. South Water Street Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 731 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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