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Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Illinois. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.
The history of Illinois may be defined by several broad historical periods, namely, the pre-Columbian period, the era of European exploration and colonization, its development as part of the American frontier, its early statehood period, growth in the 19th and 20th centuries, and contemporary Illinois of today.
Offers a chronological timeline of important dates and events in Illinois History. Access Illinois early history and history firsts.
2 ημέρες πριν · Illinois was named for the Illinois Indians. The capital is Springfield, in the west-central part of the state. Chicago. Admitted as the 21st member of the union on December 3, 1818, Illinois lies within both the so-called old industrial belt and the fertile agricultural heart of the country.
1851 — The Illinois Central Railroad is chartered; it is completed in 1856. JANUARY 28 — Northwestern University is chartered by the General Assembly. SEPTEMBER — Newton Bateman organizes Illinois’ first free public high school in Jacksonville. 1853 — JANUARY 10 — Joel A. Matteson takes office as Governor.
9 Νοε 2009 · Illinois became a territory of the United States and achieved statehood in 1818. During Prohibition, Chicago became synonymous with bootleg liquor and gangsters like Al Capone.
