Part of a transcontinental trailused by prehistoric peoples ofNorth America, it passed throughmodern Detroit, Rock Island andDavenport in the Midwest.The trail was importantinto the 19th century.
Henry D. Palmer, M.D. (1809-1877) located at this site in 1836. First physician in Lake County, he was also counselor to the pioneers for 40 years and member of the underground railroad aiding escaped slaves.