Father Marquette National Memorial
| Father Marquette National Memorial | |
|---|---|
| Location | St. Ignace, Michigan, USA |
| Nearest city | Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 45°51′6″N 84°43′2″W / 45.85167°N 84.71722°W |
| Area | 52 acres (21 ha) |
| Established | December 20, 1975 |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
Father Marquette National Memorial pays tribute to the life and work of Jacques Marquette, French priest and explorer. The memorial is located in Straits State Park near St. Ignace in the modern-day U.S. state of Michigan, where he founded a Jesuit mission in 1671 and was buried in 1678. The associated Father Marquette Museum building was destroyed in a fire on March 9, 2000.