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Governor Augustus C. French
Palestine,
IL ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
39° 0' 7.260012",
-87° 36' 51.48"
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Illinois State Historical Marker |
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On this site stood the home of Augustus C. French (1808-1864) when he was elected the ninth Governor of Illinois. The early settlers in Illinois came mostly from southern states so that French, a native of New Hampshire, was the first 'Yankee' to be elected Governor.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Governor Augustus C. French Historical Marker Location Map, Palestine, Illinois Map
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