Historical Marker
Roadside Attractions
Historical marker location:
1750 5th St, Lincoln, Illinois
( Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Parkway (Old U.S. 66) and 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Lincoln Parkway.)
World's Largest Covered Wagon.
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.