Historical Marker

Palestine, Illinois

Historical marker location:
Palestine, Illinois
( Marker is at the intersection of Illinois Route 33 and North Highway Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 33.)
Marker installed: 1986

Illinois was the first state in the country to ratify the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery. The amendment was ratified by Illinois on February 1, 1865, before it was ratified by any other state.
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