chicago portage national historic site

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South Harlem Avenue, south of 47th Street
Forest View, IL 60402
(800) 870-3666

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The site features a statue of explorers Marquette and Joliet with a canoe. There is a placard at the site original settlers used to ford the river. This site is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Contact: Frank Yurka

Open: Dawn-Dusk

Area: Area 1
Group Rates: Free
Operating Season: Open year-round
Suggested Length of Tour: 15 minutes

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes