Pere Marquette State Park


  • Type: US State Park

Pere Marquette State Park, the largest in Illinois, commemorates the beginning of European exploration of the rich Illinois country and its subsequent settlement and development. The Illinois and Potawatomi Indians were occupying the area of the park when Pere Marquette, along with Louis Jolliet and five other companions, passed by in the fall of 1673. At the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers is located a large, plain cross in honor of Pere Marquette's party. The park provides extensive accommodations for visitors, including a lodge and guesthouses, a nature museum, and interesting roadways. - NPS


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Places

Name of Notable Genus AsNotedIn No Address Proximity Area
Name Genus AsNotedIn Address Proximity Area
Pere Marquette Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center
  • Lodging
  • Sight
  • NRHP
13653 Lodge Blvd W of Grafton, off Rt 100
Smith-Duncan, House and Eastman Barn
  • Sight
  • NRHP
IL 100 2000 ft W of Deer Lick Hollow

Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1673/00/00 Pere Jacques Marquette Explorer Party of Pere Marquette and Louis Jolliet pass though

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Particulars for Pere Marquette State Park:
Locale Type US State Park




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