Rue Marquette in Montreal

 Rue Marquette in Montreal is named after Father Jacques Marquette (1637-1675),the French Jesuit missionary and explorer famous for his 1673 expedition with Louis Joliet down the Mississippi river,honoring his significant role in exploring North America and spreading Christianity.

                He was the discoverer of the Mississippi river,in 1673,with Louis Joliet.

                 Rue Marquette starts in Montreal in Plateau Mont Royal at rue Rachel and runs north until the end of Ahuntsic.