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because of it's historical importance, first settled by Trappers and Traders. The first home was built in 1820. The soil was very fertile attracting settlers from other areas. It quickly built up from a Frontier post to a town of some importance to become the third and current Capital in 1839
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∙ 13y agoBecause they relized that the capital that they had at the time was to small and Springfeild was larger.
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Is the state capital of Illinois Chicago Springfield or Madison?
the capital of Illinois is Springfield
What three major cities in Illinois?
first Kaskaskia, then Vandalia and now it is Springfield
What US states have Springfield and how many?
Springfield is the capital city in Illinois. Springfield is a city in Bay County, Florida. Springfield is a city in Effingham County, Georgia. Springfield is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Springfield is a city in Washington County, Kentucky. Springfield is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Springfield is a city in Calhoun County, Michigan. Springfield is a city in Brown County, Minnesota. Springfield is a city in in Greene County, Missouri. Springfield is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio. Springfield is a city in Lane County, Oregon. Springfield is a city in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Springfield is a city in Robertson County, Tennessee. Springfield is a town in Baca County, Colorado. Springfield Township is a township in Cedar County, Iowa. Springfield is a town in Penobscot County, Maine. Springfield is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Springfield Township is a township in Union County, New Jersey. Springfield is a town in Otsego County, New York. Springfield is a village in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Springfield Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Springfield is a town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Springfield is a town in Windsor County, Vermont. Springfield is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin.
How old is the Illinois state capital building?
Turn off your computer little child. If adult, ask what is the old capital of Illinois my answer will be there
Why did the Donner Party leave springfield Missouri?
They didn't leave Springfield, Missouri, they left Springfield, Illinois. They wanted to better their lives by moving to an area where there was less sickness, a climate with no cold winters, and good farming land.
IS THE CAPITAL OF ILLINOIS IS SPRINGFIELD?
Yes, the capital of the State of Illinois is Springfield.
Springfield is to Illinois blank is to Arizona?
Springfield is the capital of Illinois. Phoenix is the capital of Arizona.
Is Chicago a capital?
NoThe capital of the state of Illinois is Springfield. Chicago is the largest city in Illinois, but is not the capital.
Is the state capital of Illinois Chicago Springfield or Madison?
the capital of Illinois is Springfield
What is the capital of Spring Field?
Springfield is the capital city of Illinois.
What is Chicago the capital of?
Chicago is not a capital but is a city in Illinois. The capital of Illinois is Springfield.
What state is north of the state whose capital is springfield?
Springfield is the state capital of Illinois.
Where is Illinois capital city located?
The address of the Illinois State Capital building is 401 South Second Street, Springfield, IL 62707.
Is a state capital of Illinois Chicago springfield or Madison?
Springfield is the capital city in Illinois.
Is Frankfort the capital of Illinois?
No, Springfield is the Capital of Illinois.
What is capital of Illinois state known as the land of Lincoln?
Springfield is the capital city in the U.S. state of Illinois.
What state has the capital of springfield?
Springfield is the capital city of Illinois.
