Illinois is nicknamed the Prairie State because it is mostly flat and farmland; however,
in the northwest corner of the state (for example Route 20 to Galena) it does get a bit hilly (and beautiful).
Illinois.
Illinois's nickname is "Prairie State," and "Land of Lincoln".
Illinois's nickname is "Prairie State," and "Land of Lincoln".
The Prairie State
Illinois used to be mostly prairie. Now it is mostly farmland.
The most common nicknames of the state of Illinois are the Land of Lincoln and The Prairie State. It has also been referred to as the Corn State, the Sucker State, and the Garden of the West.
Illinois is called the Prairie State because it has open spaces with flat lands and crop lands. You can grow anything from corn, wheat, barley, and more. It's also called the grain producing bucket of the world.
Abraham Lincoln is from Illinois, and that is how Illinois got its nickname.Not sure which 'nickname' you meant so:Prairie State- dates back to around 1842. Most of the state was covered with prairie grass.Land of Lincoln- Because this is were Abe Lincoln 'started' his political career. It is not where he was born that was Kentucky.
Illinois
Illinois.
The Prairie State.
Illinois was once nearly all prairie. Now most of it is farmland.