Land of Lincoln

English Illinois Etymology From Abraham Lincoln's long association with the state and its politics. Pronunciation en /ˈlænd əv ˈlɪŋkən/ Proper noun Land of Abraham Lincoln Lincoln 1 en @nickname for:Illinois state c/USA. en Illinois Pavilion Information Illinois, the twenty-first state in the Union, is proud of its appellation "The Land of Lincoln"... Illinois Commission of the New York World's Fair 1963 New York World's Fair en Illinois, Land of Lincoln Plaques, bronze tablets, and preserved architecture make any visitor know this is truly the Land of Lincoln. Illinois Division of Tourism 5 1965 en Oddball Illinois There is more to Illinois than cornfields, corrupt politicians, and the Cubs! The Land of Lincoln is filled with fascinating people, one-of-a-kind places, and things with unique and bizarre histories. Jerome Pohlen 327 2000 9781569764664 en eponyms