Marquette Campsite Plaque
![Inscribed: "On December 4, 1674 Père Jacques Marquette, S.J. and two voyageurs built a shelter near the mouth of the Chicago River. They were the first Europeans to camp here, the site of Chicago. – Erected by Illinois Society Daughters of Colonial Wars – In our 50th year 1980."](http://img2.storyblok.com/500x0/f/94643/f8b2efcfd2/pioneer-court-markers-01.jpg)
Title
Marquette Campsite Plaque
Date
1980
Artist
Vernacular
Location
Equitable Building Plaza
Context
Inscribed: "On December 4, 1674 Père Jacques Marquette, S.J. and two voyageurs built a shelter near the mouth of the Chicago River. They were the first Europeans to camp here, the site of Chicago. – Erected by Illinois Society Daughters of Colonial Wars – In our 50th year 1980."