American History Landmarks in Illinois

ContentsHampton American History Landmarks in IllinoisInteresting Items Related to IL HistoryPage Citations and Related ArticlesHampton American History Landmarks in Illinois Discover some of the more interesting American history landmarks in the state of Illinois, such as the dome home of Buckminster Fuller, Haymarket Square, and the Old Cahokia Courthouse. Source: Hampton Source URL:...

Precipitation Map for Illinois

Wondering what the rainfall is like in Illinois? This excellent precipitation map shows you the average rainfall throughout the state in a visual way. One picture is definitely worth a thousand words! This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall the state of Illinois receives. Download the map as a PDF file.     Cite this… (new...

Population of Illinois

ContentsPopulation Statistics for IllinoisSuggested Reading on IllinoisPopulation Statistics for Illinois Below you will find the population statistics for the state of Illinois from the US Census Bureau. The data comes directly from their site, and is updated regularly. If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to the file. Source: US Census...

National Parks of Illinois

ContentsList of the Illinois National ParksInteractive Map of the Illinois National ParksList of the Illinois National Parks Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail     Interactive Map of the Illinois National Parks Note: To return to the front page map, simply...

Illinois State Animals

ContentsIllinois State AmphibianIllinois State AnimalIllinois State BirdIllinois State FishIllinois State InsectIllinois State ReptileIllinois State Amphibian Learn about the fascinating eastern tiger salamander. See pictures, and learn about ecology, indentification, and threats.Source: The Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management Illinois State Amphibian (Eastern Tiger Salamander)This has...

Illinois Art and Theatre Symbols

ContentsArt and Theatre Symbols of IllinoisItems of Interest for Illinois Theater Lovers Art and Theatre Symbols of Illinois Illinois State Folk DanceRead more about the origins of square dance and its adoption as the state dance.Source: Illinois State Museum Illinois State Poet LaureatesLearn about the history of the poet laureate position in Illinois, see a list of past laureates, and read about the present...

Illinois State Soil

ContentsDownload the Illinois State Soil ProfileThe Illinois State Soil is the Drummer Soil Series Drummer is a fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Endoaquoll. This taxonomic classification is very typical of the wet, dark colored, prairie-derived soils of Illinois. The Drummer soil series was established in Ford County, Illinois, in 1929. It was named for Drummer Creek in Drummer Township. It consists of...

Illinois State Mineral – Flourite

ContentsPure fluorite (CaF2) is made of the elements calcium (Ca) and fluorine (F)The many uses for fluoritePure fluorite (CaF2) is made of the elements calcium (Ca) and fluorine (F) A bill designating fluorite the official state mineral of Illinois was passed in 1965 Fluorite melts at low temperatures and flows through other minerals, such as limestone, which is where it gets its name. Fluere in Latin, means to...

Illinois Geological and Archeaological Symbols

ContentsIllinois State Fossil and Illinois State MineralIllinois State Fossil and Illinois State Mineral Illinois State FossilLearn all about the strange “Tully Monster,” including its history and its adoption as the state fossil.Source:State Fossils Illinois State MineralSee pictures of the beautiful fluorite mineral, and learn all about it.Source:Illinois State Museum     Cite this…...

Illinois State Quarter Worksheet

Take a look at Illinois’ state quarter, then try designing your own version. Choose from among the many historic events, natural wonders, monuments, and other symbols of Illinois when choosing the theme for your design. Add the finished page to your state report project. Download the Illinois State Quarter Worksheet (PDF format) Cite this… (new...