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| Directory: | Arts / Architecture / History / Architects / W / Wright,_Frank_Lloyd |
| Title: | Dana-Thomas House, Springfield, Illinois |
| Description: | History of the best preserved and most complete of Frank Lloyd Wright's early "Prairie" houses (1902-04), with tour information, from the State of Illinois. |
| Location: | http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/dana_thomas.htm |
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| Directory: | Reference / Museums / History / Historic_Houses / North_America / United_States / Illinois |
| Title: | Illinois Historic Preservation Agency - Pierre Menard Home |
| Description: | Built during the period 1800 to 1802 for fur trader and entrepreneur Pierre Menard, who later rose to political prominence as Illinois' first lieutenant governor with images and map located at Ellis Grove. |
| Location: | http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/pierre_menard.htm |
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| Directory: | Reference / Museums / History / Living_History_and_Open_Air / North_America / United_States / Illinois |
| Title: | Illinois Historic Preservation Agency - Apple River Fort |
| Description: | The site of an important battle during the Black Hawk War on June 24, 1832 with historical information, images and visitor information located at Elizabeth. |
| Location: | http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/apple_river.htm |
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| Directory: | Reference / Museums / History / Living_History_and_Open_Air / North_America / United_States / Illinois |
| Title: | Illinois Historic Preservation Agency - Fort de Chartres |
| Description: | An early French fort from 1720 to 1763 with history, images and visitor information located at Prairie du Rocher. |
| Location: | http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/fort_de_chartres.htm |
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| Directory: | Regional / North_America / United_States / Illinois / Localities / E / Ellis_Grove / Travel_and_Tourism |
| Title: | Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site |
| Description: | Consists of over 200 acres situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. Played a role in Illinois pre-statehood history. Hours of operation, directions, and overview of the local history. |
| Location: | http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/fort_kaskaskia.htm |
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| Directory: | Regional / North_America / United_States / Illinois / Localities / E / Ellis_Grove / Travel_and_Tourism |
| Title: | Pierre Menard Home |
| Description: | State historic site and known as the finest example of French Colonial architecture in the Central Mississippi River Valley. Hosts special events such as the annual Candlelight Tour and Quilt Show held on the first full weekend in June. Hours of operation and tour information provided. |
| Location: | http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/pierre_menard.htm |
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| Directory: | Regional / North_America / United_States / Illinois / Localities / P / Prairie_Du_Rocher / Travel_and_Tourism |
| Title: | Fort de Chartres |
| Description: | State Historic Site. This massive fortress was built by the French in the early 1700's. Includes brief overview, photos, hours of operation and driving directions. |
| Location: | http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/fort_de_chartres.htm |
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| Directory: | Regional / North_America / United_States / Illinois / Localities / R / Rock_Island / Society_and_Culture |
| Title: | Black Hawk State Historic Site |
| Description: | Includes history, attractions, and Hauberg Indian Museum hours. Guidelines and contact information listed. |
| Location: | http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/black_hawk.htm |
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| Directory: | Society / History / By_Region / North_America / United_States / Presidents / Lincoln,_Abraham |
| Title: | Illinois Historical Preservation Agency: Lincoln Never Said That... |
| Description: | Lincoln is often quoted and misquoted by public officials and celebrities. Research these common misnomers to ensure you do not make the same mistakes yourself. |
| Location: | http://www.illinoishistory.gov/facsimiles.htm |
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