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

First Post Office

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011

1. First Post Office Marker

Inscription. Near this site in 1833, the log store of John S.C. Hogan, was this section’s only post office, serving settler from miles around. Eastern mail was delivered once a week from Niles, Michigan.
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 this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Chicago's Charter Jubilee, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 41° 53.149′ N, 87° 38.223′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It can be reached from the intersection of West Wacker Drive and West Lake Street. The marker is located behind the retaining wall to the left of the Wacker Drive monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 398 West Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: Wacker Drive (here, next to this marker); Lincoln's Nomination Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Sauganash Hotel - Chicago - 1831

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Sauganash Hotel/Wigwam (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake-Franklin Group (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Morton Salt Company Headquarters (about 500 feet away); Chicago River Fish Hotel (about 700 feet away); Chicago Bridges (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Additional keywords. post office

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011

2. First Post Office Marker

The Wacker Drive Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011

3. The Wacker Drive Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,017 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.