The Jean Baptiste Point du Sable statue is a bronze bust of the founder of Chicago, created by Erik Blome and installed in 2009. The statue is located close to the site of the Pointe DuSable House, a National Historic Landmark. The bust is situated on a granite pedestal and overlooks the Chicago River (Chicago Public Art Blog).

The statue is a tribute to Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a Haitian-born fur trader who is recognized as the founder of Chicago. The bust was donated to the Chicago Public Art Collection by Lesley Benodin to commemorate DuSable’s legacy (The Magnificent Mile).

So, if you ever find yourself in Chicago, make sure to visit the Jean Baptiste Point du Sable statue and hear it talk! It’s a unique and significant piece of the city’s public art that pays homage to its rich history.