General John A. McClernand

Historical marker location:

510 E Enos Ave, Springfield, Illinois

( Marker is on East Enos Avenue west of North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1979

1812-1900.

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.