Territorial Seal . Illinois was part of the US territory northwest of the Ohio River until 1809, when it became the Territory of Illinois. The governor and judges decided to create a territorial seal. …

In 1818, Illinois' first constitution reflected democratic sentiments by vesting most power in the legislative branch of government, by eliminating all property qualifications for voting, and by …

The State of Illinois has eighteen official state symbols, which are pictured below and listed in the menu on the left . Click on a symbol's picture or on a link in the lefthand menu to learn more …

illinois: a slave state? Phillipe Renault brought the first slaves into the French-held Illinois country in 1720; and although their descendants were finally freed by the courts in 1845, their …

European settlement permanently changed the character of Illinois forests. This section presents information on how the settlers used forest resources for building materials, fuel, and food. It …

Illinois has had two official state flags. The first was officially adopted on July 6, 1915, after a vigorous campaign by Mrs. Ella Park Lawrence, State Regent of the Daughters of the …

State Symbol: Illinois State Prairie Grass — Big Bluestem (Adropogon gerardii) The land that became the State of Illinois was covered by prairie grasses. Big Bluestem may have been the …

The slogan "Land of Lincoln" certainly describes Illinois well. Abraham Lincoln moved to Macon County, Illinois from Indiana in 1830 when he was 21 years old. He lived in Illinois until he …

2017年1月18日 · The Illinois State Museum is headquartered in Springfield with branch facilities throughout the state. Use the links to the side to find information about current and upcoming …

Some farmers of English origin came to Illinois from the American northeast or Mid-Atlantic states, and some from the upper south including Kentucky and Tennessee. They already followed the …