Kaskaskia, IL has been west of the Mississippi River ever since the river's course shifted in 1881.
It was the capital of the Illinois territory from 1809 to 1818, and the state capital from 1818 to 1819. Rebuilt in several different locations along the bank, its population declined to practically zero following a disastrous flood in 1993. Census data shows between 9 and 14 residents.
The Mississippi River borders Illinois on the west.
Illinois is bordered by the Mississippi River on the west.
Illinois borders the Mississippi River to the west.
mississippi river
The state of Mississippi is south of Illinois. Illinois is bordered by the Mississippi River on the west.
Illinois is bordered by the Mississippi River on the west.
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The Mississippi River.
The Mississippi River
Illinois is bordered by the Mississippi River on the west.
Illinois is bordered by the Mississippi River on the west.
Illinois is bordered by the Mississippi River on the west.