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Illinois with Counties, Cities, and Towns Project

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This project is part of the State of Illinois Portal.

This project is for those FROM Illinois and/or their respective Cities, Towns & Counties.

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There are 102 counties in the state of Illinois.

Most counties in Illinois were named after early American leaders, especially of the American Revolutionary War, as well as soldiers from the Battle of Tippecanoe and the War of 1812. Some are named after natural features or counties in other states. Some are named for early Illinois leaders. Two counties are named for Native American tribes, and one bears the name of a plant used as a food source by Native Americans.

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