First Chicago Post Office
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N 41° 53.152 W 087° 38.226
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Plaque describing the location of first postal station in the settlement that later became Chicago.
Waymark Code: WMA36A
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2010
Views: 25
This marker is partially blocked bya temporary concrete barrier and is also next a much larger marker about the history of the Chicago River.
Text from the plaque:
FIRST POST OFFICE
Near this site in 1833, the log store of John S.C Hogan, was this section's only post office, serving settlers from miles around. Eastern mail was delivered once a week from Niles, Michigan.
County: USA
Historical Society: Chicago Historical Society
Dedication Date: 1937
Location: NW corner of Lake Street and Wacker Drive
Website: [Web Link]
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