Check it out during the summer for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Central Illinois Champaign-Urbana Eclectic restaurants and wine bars cater to your most refined tastes, with several making their homes in stunning art and science museums.
Check out the booming farm-to-table scene or enjoy handcrafted brews in local pubs near the University of Illinois. Explore Trip Ideas And Inspirations. Illinois History. Explore Trip Ideas. He is one of this country's most enduring symbols of democracy. Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, is recognized for his noble vision, statesmanship, humanity, and political skill. He is one of the country's most enduring symbols of democracy.
The slogan "Land of Lincoln" certainly describes Illinois well. In the western territories, Illinoisians were often referred to as Suckers. The Illinois State Quarter is the 21st quarter released in the U. It's jam-packed with symbolism.
On January 6, , U. It highlights how the state's agricultural traditions and business and financial climate - all the things that make Illinois a major hub of international commerce - rest on Lincoln's legacy of integrity and hard work. Centered in the design is a young Abraham Lincoln at a turning point in his life, where in New Salem Illinois, he resolved to "put down the ax and pick up the book. To the left of Lincoln lies a farm scene, representing the agricultural tradition of the "The Prairie State," and the official state slogan, "Land of Lincoln.
On the right, the Chicago skyline symbolizes the Illinois as a powerful industrial, business and financial leader. A wreath of 21 stars echoing Illinois' position as the 21st state to enter the Union and the date of its acceptance, , complete the design. For more about the state commemorative quarters, visit this page. Mahwah, N. Shankle, George Earlie. Irvine, Calif. Shearer, Benjamin F. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, 3 Sub edition, Presents information about Illinois's people, geography, history, landmarks, natural resources, government, state capitol, towns and cities, and more.
Filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of Illinois. All Illinois Symbols. Regarded as a great symbol of democracy, Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States and is honored for his noble vision, statesmanship, humanity, and political skill. At 21 years of age in , Abraham Lincoln moved to Illinois from Indiana and lived there until he became President in Lincoln represented Illinois in the U.
House of Representatives for one term and was a member of the Illinois Legislature for four terms to The Lincoln Tomb in Springfield is a state historic site. Skip to main content. State Animal.
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