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French in Illinois

The French were the first Europeans to make contact with Native Americans, the first to govern the land that is now Illinois and the first to build forts here. France would dominate the continent’s interior until the end of the French and Indian War in 1763, when the French gave up their holdings east of the Mississippi River. These remnants of French culture have been preserved. Vive la France!

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State Historic Preservation Office
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IDNR-One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702-1271
(217) 782-4836

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DNR-One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL. 62702-1271
(217) 782-6302

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