Rene Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle
This Tablet is placed by the Illinois Society of Colonial Dames of America under the auspices of the Chicago Historical Society 1925
Erected 1925 by Illinois Society of Colonial Dames of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1681.
Location. 41° 53.308′ N, 87° 37.476′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is on North Michigan Avenue near East Wacker Drive. This marker is locate on the southwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chicago River (here, next to this marker); Fort Dearborn (a few steps from this marker); Site of Fort Dearborn (a few steps from this marker); Regeneration (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Fort Dearborn (within shouting distance
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