Iroquois in Iroquois County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gurdon S. Hubbard Trading Post
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 11, 2016
1. Gurdon S. Hubbard Trading Post Marker
In 1822, Gurdon S. Hubbard,
on this spot, built an
Indian Trading Post and
operated it until 1834.
Here the Indian Princess
Watchee-Kee lived with
Hubbard, as his wife.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 40° 50.12′ N, 87° 34.411′ W. Marker is in Iroquois, Illinois, in Iroquois County. Marker is on Road 2200 North (County Route 31), on the left when traveling east. Marker is about ½ mile northeast of Iroquois, Illinois. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2921 County Road 2200, Donovan IL 60931, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Village of Iroquois Calaboose (approx. 0.7 miles away); Concord Township (approx. 0.7 miles away); Newton County Home (approx. 6 miles away in Indiana); Warren T. McCray (approx. 7.6 miles away in Indiana); Civil War Memorial (approx. 8.1 miles away
this page online
Additional commentary.
1.
I did not realize when I discovered this marker, that Gurdon Hubbard was a founder of Chicago, and a moving force in the development of the State of Illinois.
— Submitted May 10, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 11, 2016
2. Gurdon S. Hubbard Trading Post Marker
Full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 11, 2016
3. Gurdon S. Hubbard Trading Post Marker
Marker, as seen from a distance, at edge of cornfield, on rural road
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
