Augustine Tolton

Historical marker location:

Quincy, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of Maine Street and 7th Street on Maine Street.)

Marker installed: 1974

The Chicago River was famously dyed green for the first time in 1962 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The tradition has continued every year since then, and now the river is dyed green for the holiday using an eco-friendly vegetable dye.