Jacksonville History Quiz

What is the name of the only governor’s mansion outside of Springfield?

• The Hook Mansion

• Woodlawn Farm

• Duncan Mansion

In 1833, the oldest continuous women’s club in America was founded… What is this club called?

• Ladies Education Society

• Jacksonville Female Academy

• The Women’s Literary Society

What was the name of the railroad that opened here in Jacksonville as the very first in the state of Illinois?

• Burlington Northern

• Central Illinois

• Northern Cross

What was the first factory in Jacksonville in 1839… it was a Woolens Mill and produced blankets and clothing.

• Reynolds

• Capps

• Nestle

What large grove of trees was located southwest of Jacksonville where there is a cemetery today?

• Island Grove

• The North Woods

• Diamond Grove

In 1832, John Lathrop planted 12,000 trees along the streets of Jacksonville leading to Jacksonville's nickname. What was Jacksonville called?

• Apple City

• Elm City

• Diamond Grove

What Native American tribe had its Indian Removal through Jacksonville?

• Cherokee

• Potawatomi

• Sac and the Fox

Who was the outspoken abolitionist IC professor at Illinois College?

• Edward Beecher

• Jonathan Turner

• Julian Sturtevant

Why was it so important for Jacksonville to get a railroad?

• It made sure Jacksonville was no longer isolated from other towns

• It was fun to ride

• it offered more jobs to people when it needed fixing