Interesting Facts about Illinois

These interesting facts about Illinois for kids include the birth of Ronald Reagan, the beginning of Route 66, and being the largest coal producer in the United States.

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Illinois is covered in plains and farmlands and is located in the northeastern part of the United States.

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It’s the 6th most populated state and is known as The Prairie State. It became a state in December of 1818 and the capital is Springfield.

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Fact Three: Illinois is the third-largest producer of coal in the United States

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Fact Four: The Lincoln Park Zoo The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest public zoos in the United States and it was founded in 1886.

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Fact Five: Illinois was the first state to abolish slavery Illinois ratified the 13th amendment in 1865 which officially ended slavery in the state.

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Interesting Facts about Illinois

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These interesting facts about Illinois for kids include the birth of Ronald Reagan, the beginning of Route 66, and being the largest coal producer in the United States.

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Illinois is covered in plains and farmlands and is located in the northeastern part of the United States.

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It’s the 6th most populated state and is known as The Prairie State. It became a state in December of 1818 and the capital is Springfield.

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Fact One: Ronald Reagan was born in Illinois

President Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois in 1911.

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Fact Two: Chicago, Illinois was the starting point of Route 66 Route 66 was opened in 1926 and went from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California.

Fact Three: Illinois is the third-largest producer of coal in the United States

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Fact Four: The Lincoln Park Zoo The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest public zoos in the United States and it was founded in 1886.

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Fact Five: Illinois was the first state to abolish slavery Illinois ratified the 13th amendment in 1865 which officially ended slavery in the state.

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