Illinois was explored by French travelers in 1673. In 1699 this became the first French settlement. Britain possessed this land after war of britain and Indians in 1763. This area saw the black hawk war which almost ended the troubles faced by the native Indians of this area. Abraham lincoln started his journey as a farmer from this area and became the president. In 19th century, Illinois was prominent for its fight in the frontier in the revolutionary wars and wars of Indians. This was the brief history of Illinois, below are given some facts about this state.
1. First Skyscraper
The first skyscraper of the world was built in 1885 in Chicago. This is the crown of Illinois.
2. Pinball
Illinois has also a significant position in the world of games when first pinball was invented in 1930 by a games company that promoted indoor and outdoor games in Chicago.
3. The Tallest Man
Up to today, the tallest man of the world was born in Illinois in 1918. He was 491 pounds in weight, his height was 8 feet and 11 inches and his shoe size was 37.
4. The First Office Of Abraham Lincoln
The first public post office of Abraham licoln was also in Illinois.
5. Chain Reaction
The chain reaction, i.e. the first nuclear chain reaction happened at university of Chicago in Illinois in 1942.
6. Tribe Of The Superior Men
“Tribe of the superior men” is not a club in Illinois, it is the meaning of the Illinois. This word has been taken from the language of Native Americans.
7. Land Of Lincoln
This is the state slogan of the state and was adopted by the general assembly of the state in 1955. It’s an exclusive copyright of Illinois.
8. Interstate Highway Miles
Illinois has been placed at third number on the grounds of having interstate highway miles i.e. it has the third largest number of interstate highway miles.
9. Son Of The State
Abraham Lincoln has the high place in USA. He is called son of the state of Illinois. The most famous and most visited place in Illinois is the Lincoln sites in springfeilds.
10. Population Wise Rank
Illinois became official state in 1818. It has now the total population of 11.5 million people and its rank in population is the sixth in United States.