Mine It, Mill It, Ship It

Historical marker location:

226 Main St, Rosiclare, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Illinois Route 34) and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 2017

The word "Illinois" comes from a Native American word meaning "tribe of superior men." The Illinois were a confederation of several Native American tribes that lived in the region.