Facts about Illinois

Illinois

Fast Facts about Illinois
Fast info and fun facts about Illinois! Fast facts about the history, name origin, abbreviation, capital city, largest cities / towns, statehood details, The Constitution, State song and State Motto of Illinois ...

• Capital city of Illinois - Springfield

• Info about Statehood - The Date that Illinois was admitted to the Union - December 3, 1818
• Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the state is as follows:

  • Abbreviation - Ill.

• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 57918 square miles
• The Constitution - Illinois was the 21st State to be admitted to the Union
• 3 Largest Cities in Illinois - Chicago, Rockford and Aurora
• State Motto - " State Sovereignty, National Union "
• Facts about the State Nickname - The Prairie State
• Name of the State Song is " Illinois " the words of the song are by Charles H. Chamberlin and music composed by Archibald Johnston
• Short History of Illinois - The area was explored by the French in the late 1600s, ceded by France to the British in 1763, and ceded by them to the newly formed United States in 1783.
• Origin of the name - Named after The state of Illinois derives from the Illinois River. The river was named by the French explorer, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (1643-1687) for France, in 1679 after the Native Indians who lived in the region. The word Illinois is translated from the Indian word "iliniwok," meaning "warriors"

Best Places to Visit in Illinois
Where are the best places to visit in Illinois? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Illinois? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Illinois during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Illinois. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Illinois!

Best Places to Visit in Illinois - Tourist attractions

• Navy Pier
  Six Flags Great America
  Scovill Zoo And Park Complex
  Paddlewheel River Boat Excursions

Best Places to Visit in Illinois - Historical Sites

• Bishop Hill State Historic Site
  Cahokia Mounds
  Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
  Old State Capitol State Historic Site
  Fort de Chartres

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Illinois
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Illinois:

• Illinois State Animal Symbol - White-tailed Deer

• Illinois State Bird Symbol - Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
• Illinois State Flower Symbol - Native Violet (Violaceae)
• Illinois State Insect Emblem - Monarch Butterfly
• Illinois State Reptile Emblem - The Painted Turtle
• Tree - White Oak (Quercus alba)

Fast Facts about Illinois
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