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Bookmark or Share- Illinois - WikipediaThe Erie Canal brought increased commercial activity in the Great Lakes, and the invention of the self-scouring steel plow by Illinoisan John Deere turned the state's rich prairie into some of the world's most productive and valuable farmland, attracting immigrant farmers from Germany and Sweden.
- The Prairie State - Veterinary Medicine at IllinoisThis is the landscape that once covered more than a third of America and gave Illinois its nickname “the Prairie State.” What was this iconic ecosystem that supported a vast amount of animal (and human) life, and where did it go?
- The State of Illinois - An Introduction to the Prairie State ...The Prairie State. This familiar nickname for Illinois dates back at least as far as 1842. Most of the state was once covered with prairie grasses. Today, Illinois continues to pay homage to the prairie.
- Discover Why Illinois Is Called the Prairie State - A-Z AnimalsIllinois is known by several nicknames, such as the “Land of Lincoln” (adopted as the official state slogan in 1955), the “Corn State,” and the “Garden State.” The most commonly used nickname, though, is the “Prairie State.” The “Prairie State” moniker dates back to 1842 or possibly even earlier.
- Why Is Illinois Called the Prairie State? - America ExplainedIllinois is called the prairie state because the state has an abundance of prairie grasses. The nickname for Illinois probably dates back to around 1842, maybe even earlier. Before the first European settlers came to Illinois, the state was mostly covered in prairies.
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