1860

On November 6, Abraham Lincoln of Illinois wins the Presidency over three other candidates to become the first Republican to hold that office.

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Illinois

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United States

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1858

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates between former Illinois Congressman Abraham Lincoln and Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas take place in seven towns between August 21, and October 15.

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Illinois

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United States

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1837

John Deere develops the first commercially successful steel plow at his Grand Detour, Illinois factory.

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Illinois

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United States

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agriculture

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1801-1900

1837

On November 7, an anti-abolitionist mob kills abolitionist Elijah Lovejoy in Alton, Illinois.

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Illinois

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United States

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slavery

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1818

On December 3, Illinois becomes the twenty-first state.

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Illinois

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United States

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statehood

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1801-1900

Dr. Quintard Taylor, Jr.

Illinois

1860

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