Father Jacques Marquette was a French Jesuit missionary who established the settlements of Sault Ste. Marie in 1668 and St. Ignace in 1671. He lived with the Great Lakes Indians, learning the local languages and helping map the Mississippi River. The memorial includes an interpretive trail and a picnic area with a view of the Mackinac Bridge. Address: 720 Church Street St. Ignace MI USA 49781 1 906 643-8620
1 906 643-8620