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

Archange Ouilmette

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 29, 2012

1. Archange Ouilmette Marker

Inscription. Lake Shore Chapter Daughters of the American Colonists marks the S.E. corner of the two sections of land given by the Federal government to Archange Ouilmette, Pottowatomie Indian, in gratitude for her fathers aid in helping with a treaty between the United States and the Pottowatomie, Chippewa, and Ottawa Tribes. This treaty was made at Prairie Du Chien in 1829.

“This tract to have and to hold for Archange and children, never to be leased or conveyed unless by permission of the President of the United States.”

Erected by Evanston Park Board, Evanston Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Peace • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 42° 3.842′ N, 87° 40.613′ W. Marker is in Evanston, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of Sheridan Road and Central Street, on the right when traveling north on Sheridan Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston IL 60201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Grosse Point Light Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Black House (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Baha'i House Of Worship And Welcome Center (approx. 0.8 miles away); David Thomas Hanson (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity (approx. one mile away); Frances E. Willard (1839-1898) / Woman's Christian Temperance Union (approx. 1.1 miles away); The First House of Worship in Evanston (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Methodist Church of Evanston (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evanston.

2. Archange Ouilmette Marker

Archange Cheveliar Ouilmette

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 29, 2012

3. Archange Ouilmette Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,153 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 22, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on March 8, 2026, by M.Bloom of Leyden, Illinois. 3. submitted on May 22, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.