Coming to Illinois

Historical marker location:

124 S. Main St., Decatur, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Business U.S. 51) and East Main Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.)

<i>Looking for Lincoln</i>.

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.