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Pere Jacques Marquette

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In 1673 Father (Pere) Jacques Marquette, a missionary priest, and Louis Jolliet, a fur trader, left Canada to explore the Mississippi River. They returned by the Illinois River, passing near this area. Their travels covered four months and 2500 miles.
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