Historical Marker
101 W State Street
Historical marker location:
101 W State Street, O'Fallon, Illinois
( Marker is on West State Street just west of South Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2006
Main Street O'Fallon Landmark Award. Presented 2006.
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.