Ninian Edwards Appointed as First Governor of Illinois Territory 215 Years Ago

State Representative Dan Ugaste (IL) | Representative Dan Ugaste (R) 65th District

By Kane County Reporter

Apr 24, 2024

On April 24, 2024, it marks the 215th anniversary of Ninian Edwards, a native of Kentucky, being named as the inaugural territorial governor of the Illinois Territory. Edwards' appointment to this esteemed position was a significant moment in the history of the region.

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