USA History
Illinois
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: December 3, 1818
Capital: Springfield
Known as: Prairie State
Motto: State sovereignty, National Union
Bird: Cardinal
Insect: Monarch butterfly
Fish: Bluegill
Flower: Native Violet
Mineral: Fluorite
Song: "Illinois"
Tree: White Oak
Area: 57,918 Square miles
Number of Counties: 102
Highest point: 1,235 feet (Charles Mound)
Lowest point: 279 feet (Mississippi River)