Illinois was admitted to the Union on December 3, 1818 becoming the 21st state to join the union. Kaskaskie was the capital city in the Illinois Territory and continued as the capital city in the state of Illinois until 1819 when the capital was moved to Vandalia. In 1837, the state legislature moved the state capital to Springfield. Springfield is the capital city in Illinois and has been since 1837.
first Kaskaskia, then Vandalia and now it is Springfield
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Springfield is the state capital of Illinois.
Illinois has had three capital cities: Kaskaskia, which served as the first capital from 1814 to 1819; Vandalia, which was the capital from 1819 until 1839; and finally, Springfield, which became the capital in 1839 and remains so today. Each transition reflected the state's growth and changing political landscape. Springfield was chosen for its central location and has since become a significant political and historical center in Illinois.
The Illinois Territory was created on February 3, 1809, with its capital at Kaskaskia. In 1818, Illinois became the 21st U.S. state. The capital remained at Kaskaskia. In 1819, Vandalia became the capital. In 1837, the state legislature moved the state capital to Springfield. Springfield is the capital city in Illinois and has been since 1837.
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Illinois was admitted to the Union on December 3, 1818 becoming the 21st state to join the union. Kaskaskie was the capital city until 1819 when the capital was moved to Vandalia. In 1837, the state legislature moved the state capital to Springfield. Springfield is the capital city in Illinois and has been since 1837.