Marquette Monument
historic site
- Built
- 1930
- Material
- stone
- Access
- Yes
- Inscription
- James Marquette|French priest of the Society of Jesus on his mission to the Illinois Indians spent here the winter of 1674-1675. His journal first brought to the world's attention the advantages of soil, climate and transportation facilities in the
- 1.5 mi off the Historic Route 66National
- 23.3 mi off the Lincoln HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Des Plaines River · 10 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:55 | 18:26 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 05:17 | 19:48 | 20:30 |
| September equinox | 06:39 | 18:13 | 18:50 |
| December solstice | 07:16 | 15:39 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
41.84397, -87.67551
Elevation 184 m (modelled from terrain)