Virginia Gregg

Historical marker location:

325 E Locust St, Harrisburg, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of East Locust Street and North Skaggs Street, on the right when traveling east on East Locust Street.)

Marker installed: 2016

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.