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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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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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