Magnificent Mile in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Pioneers
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 4, 2012
1. The Pioneers Marker
William Wrigley Jr. 1928
Erected 1928.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 53.358′ N, 87° 37.468′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Magnificent Mile. It is on North Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Green Bay Road (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 (within shouting distance of this marker); First Wheat Cargo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bridges of Chicago (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michigan Avenue Bridge and Wacker Drive Esplanade
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Chicago's Architectural Landmarks (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 4, 2012
2. The Pioneers Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 4, 2012
3. The Pioneers by James Earle Fraser, 1928
“This relief depicts early settler John Kinzie, a fur trader, who purchased his log cabin in 1804 from Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable while leading a group through the wilderness. An allegorical classical female figure floats above the more boldly carved figure group. This relief is one of four installed on the Michigan Avenue bridge pylons.” — SIRIS
Photographed by Wikipedia, November 3, 2015
4. Kinzie Cabin and Fort Dearborn
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
