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.
Hartford became the capital of Connecticut Colony in 1662, and then became the state capital of Connecticut after the American Revolution. It was the largest city in Connecticut colony when it was named the capital.
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Harrisburg became the capital city of Pennsylvania in October 1812. It was first incorporated in 1791 and was named for John Harris who settled the area in 1719
Vandalia and Cumberland.
I am not sure of the dates, but Vandalia was the capital of Illinois before it was moved to Springfield. The original capital building still stands on the city square.
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.
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.
Springfield officially became the Illinois state capital in 1839.
Vandalia became the capital of Illinois in 1820. It continued as the capital until 1839.
The first capital of Illinois was moved from Kaskaskia to Vandalia because some people wished the capital to be further inside of the state. They also hoped that by moving the capital city it would encourage more people to move to other parts of the state.
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.
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.
Vandalia, IL
"Wishing to site the capital in the state's interior, the first General Assembly petitioned Congress for a grant of suitable land. Congress offered, and the state accepted, a land parcel on the Kaskaskia River about eighty miles northeast of Kaskaskia. This location, which would be named Vandalia, Illinois. In 1820, with the completion of the new, or "Second", capitol, Vandalia became the capital of the state."
There are several towns named Vandalia in the United States, with the most notable being in Illinois and Ohio. Vandalia, Illinois, was once the state capital and has a rich history. Other locations include Vandalia, Michigan, and Vandalia, Missouri. The exact number can vary as smaller communities or unincorporated areas may also share the name.
Vandalia State House State Historic Site was created in 1836.