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Marquette Monument
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Marquette monument, in memory of the discovery of the Mississippi River by Father Marquette and Louis Joliet. The monument was unveiled on St. Mary's College grounds, June 17, 1910. Caption reads: "Marquette Monument. In memory of the discovery of the Mississippi by Father Marquette. June 17, 1673."
1910
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St. Mary's Academy
1920
View of a statue of Marquette in the St. Mary's Academy Marquette Monument.
Marquette University Dean at Celebration
1923
Marquette University dean, Archibald J. Tallmadge, S.J. delivers a speech at the 250th anniversary celebration of the discovery of the Mississippi River by Marquette and Jolliet.
Scenes from Prairie du Chien history
Jun 22, 1904
Crawford County Press
