Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable
1745-1818
Founder of Chicago
African-Caribbean, born in St. Marc, Haiti.
In the 1770's he opened the first trading post
beside the Chicago River, establishing
the settlement that became Chicago.
The DuSable homestead was located near this site.
This monument is given to the City of Chicago
by Haitian-born Mr. Lesly Benodin
to honor the legacy of its founder.
Bust of Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable
Erik Blome 2009
City of Chicago
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Public Art Collection
Submitted by: Stephen Sostaric