Illinois history spans centuries from sea to statehood
Edward Emerine surveys Illinois from ancient seas and glacial epochs to statehood and growth. He notes La Salle’s 17th century voyage, 18th century settlements, Indian removals, the 1818 statehood, Civil War mobilization, Chicago fires, World fairs, and notable figures like Lincoln, Grant, and Deere shaping a diverse land rich in agriculture, industry, and culture.
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Father Marquette
Louis Joliet
Mississippi
Illinois River
France
Illinois
la Salle
Chicago
Peoria
Fort Crevecoeur
Ilinois
Mississippi River
Black Hawk
New England
Lake Michigan
Joseph Smith
Nauvoo
Illinois and Michigan
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Haymarket
John Deere
Wild Bill Hickok
Mendota
Ulysses S. Grant
Starved Rock
Harpe Brothers
Cave In Rock
Ohio River
Shawneetown
Vandalia
Springfield
Cahokia
Iinois
Ann Rutledge
Cairo
Charles Mound
Egypt
Ozarks
Jo Daviess County
Union
Illinois Population and Industry Showcase in 1940 Figures
Illinois ranks high in population and industry with 7.9 million residents and 12,980 manufacturers. Coal fuels two thirds of the state, Orient No. 2 as the largest coal mine, and Illinois leads in farm machinery, meat packing, and several other manufacturing sectors. Cash income from crops and livestock records substantial 1943 totals of 398.9 million and 747.7 million respectively.
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British Isles
Illinois
United States
Christian County
Orient No. 2
Chinery
How to Install Curtains and Make Varieties for Homes
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Lincoln Welding & Supply Co
Lincoln, Nebr
Forney Arc Welders
Lodden Company
N. P. Ave
Fargo
N. Dakota
Farm Machinery & Equip
Olinger Steel
Royal Union Building
Des Moines
Iowa
J. D. Bright
Ave. E
Scottsbluff
Nebr
McCormick Deering
Horace Heiken
Atlantic
Home Furnishings & Appli
J. H. Wenz Hallam
Salt Lake Chinchilla Ranch
Oakwood St
Salt Lake City
Utah
God Proposition
P. OG
Asheville
N. C
Calandra Camera CO
Douglas Omaha
Neb
Photo Nook
Lincoln
Nebraska
Roscoe Hill
Roscoe Hill Hatchery
R. St. Lincoln
Christie Hatchery
Beatrice, Neb
John Sanger
Julesburg
Colorado
U. S
Loducts & Chemical
Cma
Arama
WNU
Dean
Doen
Edward Emerine
WIU
Kaskaskia
Province of
Louisiana
Tlinois
Illini
Fort Chartres
Paris
Pontiac
Quebec Province
George Rogers Clark
Virginia
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Northwest Territory
National Union and
Indiana
Territory of
Shadrach Bond
Dwight H. Green
America
Lake Front
SYLIV
AUC
Iskand
Rk East
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford
N. Y
Scott
Good Feed Mill Co
Salina, Kansas
Council Bluffs, Iewa
Firestone
The
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Firestone Dealer