Magnificent Mile in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Green Bay Road
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
1. Green Bay Road Marker
Erected by Chicagos Charter Jubilee
Authenticated by Chicago Historical Society 1937
City of Chicago Incorporated 4th March 1837
Erected 1937 by Chicagos Charter Jubilee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Chicago's Charter Jubilee series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 4, 1837.
Location. 41° 53.356′ N, 87° 37.471′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Magnificent Mile. It is on North Michigan Avenue. This marker is located at the northwest end of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611, 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: The Pioneers (here, next to this marker); Louis Jolliet & Pθre Jacques Marquette (within shouting distance of this marker); The Discoverers (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Chicago's Architectural Landmarks (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other markers regarding the Green Bay Road
Also see . . . the Road to Green Bay. Green Bay, Wisconsin, as well as Chicago, Illinois, were important areas first to the Indians and later to the European settlers. To the Indians, Green Bay and Chicago were trading areas within the Great Lakes region. Both were portages between Lake Michigan and river systems, making them natural trading centers. In the era of European and American settlement, these two trading posts were marked by forts. (Submitted on July 31, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
2. Green Bay Road Marker
The Wrigley Building is in the background.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 4, 2012
3. Seal of the City of Chicago
Incorporated 4th March 1837
Urbs in Horte
(City in a Garden)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
4. The Wrigley Building
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 1,690 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on July 10, 2013, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on November 5, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on September 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
