Historical Marker
The Pauper House
Historical marker location:
1600 S Feazel St, Harrisburg, Illinois
( Marker can be reached from South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2001
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.