Grand Village of the Illinois, Archaeological site in LaSalle County, United States.
Located on the north bank of the Illinois River, this Native American settlement contains remains of structures, tools, and earthworks from multiple periods.
French explorers Joliet and Marquette discovered this settlement of the Kaskaskia tribe in 1673, which grew to 6,000 inhabitants with 460 houses.
The excavated artifacts include sophisticated pottery styles, bone tools, and shells that demonstrate trade networks between Native American tribes and European settlers.
The archaeological site stands near present-day Utica, Illinois, with Starved Rock visible on the opposite bank of the Illinois River.
Archaeological investigations initiated by historian Sarah Tucker in the 1940s revealed multiple cultural layers, including the Heally Complex, Swanson Complex, and Danner Complex.
Location: LaSalle County
GPS coordinates: 41.32139,-88.96778
Latest update: May 31, 2025 12:11
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