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1. theculturetrip.com › north-america › usaThis Is How Illinois Got Its Name - Culture Trip

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   Mar 7, 2018 · Soon after French exploration in the area, the British gained control of Illinois before handing it over to the Americans after the American Revolution. The state officially became a part of the union in 1818, having kept its Native American-inspired name for almost 200 years at that point.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IllinoisIllinois - Wikipedia

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   The name Illinois derives from the Miami-Illinois verb irenwe·wa 'he speaks the regular way'. This was taken into the Ojibwe language, perhaps in the Ottawa dialect, and modified into ilinwe· (pluralized as ilinwe·k).

3. www.iheart.com › content › 2022/09/15-the-surprisingThe Surprising Story Behind How Illinois Got Its Name

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   Sep 15, 2022 · Insider graciously compiled a list of how each state got its name. Here's what they found out about the great state of Illinois : "The Native American word "iliniwok," from which the name Illinois stems, means 'best people,' according to Culture Trip."

4. www.bia.gov › origin-names-us-statesOrigin of Names of US States - Indian Affairs

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   • ALABAMA: From an Indian tribe of the Creek Confederacy originally called the Alabamas or Alibamons, who in turn gave the name to a river from which the State name was derived.
   • ALASKA: From Eskimo word "alakshak”, meaning peninsula; also said to mean "great lands. "
   • ARIZONA: Many authorities attribute the meaning to a word meaning arid zone or desert. Others claim the name is Aztec, from "arizuma" meaning "silver bearing."
   • ARKANSAS.: Origin uncertain. As usual with words of Indian origin, there are various spellings for this State name, among them Alkansia, Alkansas, and Akamsea.

5. www.50states.com › origins-of-state-namesDiscovering State Names: How Each State Got Its Name

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   Illinois got its name from the Illinois Confederation, a group of Native American tribes that inhabited the region. French explorers, led by René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, encountered the Illinois Confederation in the 17th century and named the area “Illinois” in their honor.

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6. mountainstormpress.com › states › illinoisU.S. State Names: The story of how Illinois was named

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   Illinois County was created on December 9, 1778 from the region of Augusta County on the west side of the Ohio River. Perhaps because the county was created so quickly, the borders of the new Illinois County were vague, and the name was not debated.

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   How did Illinois get its name?

   • That’s Illi-noy—no pesky “s” at the end. However, most Illinoisans likely don’t know how the state got its unusual name. Illinois was named after the Illinois River, which was named by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in an attempt to map the region’s many rivers and waterways.

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   What is the meaning of the name Illinois?

   • ILLINOIS: From the Illini Indian word meaning "men" or "warriors,” supplemented by the French adjective ending "ois..” INDIANA: Presumably named from the fact that the land lying along the Ohio River was purchased from the Indians. Others claim it was named for the Indian tribes who settled in western Pennsylvania.

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   When did Illinois become a state?

   • The word “Illinois” is derived from the Algonquian language and means “tribe of superior men” or “men of men.” The region remained under French control until the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 when it became part of the United States. On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States.

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   Is Illinois a French name?

   • Illinois isn’t the version of the name; rather, it is the French pronunciation of the original word. The word Illinois is derived from the Native American word “iliniwok” or “ illiniwek,” which literally means “best people”; it was used to refer to the 10 to 12 tribes found around the river.

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   How did Indiana get its name?

   • On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States. Indiana got its name from the Indiana Territory, which was named after the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area. The name “Indiana” is derived from the word “Indian,” signifying the indigenous people who lived there before European settlement.

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   Why is Illinois called best people?

   • The word Illinois is derived from the Native American word “iliniwok” or “ illiniwek,” which literally means “best people”; it was used to refer to the 10 to 12 tribes found around the river. The entire state is named Best People, and that’s something of which to be proud! Illinois is full of the very best people in the Midwest.

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8. 1440wrok.com › the-state-of-illinois-how-it-gotThe State of Illinois: How It Got Its Name - 1440wrok.com

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   Jan 31, 2023 · The state of Illinois is named after the Illini Indian tribe, a confederacy of Native American tribes that lived in the area prior to European settlement. The name "Illinois" is a French rendering of the Native American word "Illiniwek," which means "the people."