What is the capital of....?

Question

what was the capital of illinois before it was springfield?

Answer 1

Kaskaskia.

Some interesting facts about Kaskaskia:

It is one of the only places in Illinois west of the Mississippi River (the river changed course following a flood...the river used to be west of Kaskaskia, but now it is east).

The population of the village (2000 census) is just 9.

Answer 2

what they said above me

Answer 3

Vandalia is your answer!

Kaskaskia was the first capital up until 1819.

Vandalia was capital from 1819 until 1839.

Springfield has been capital ever since.

Sorry I didn't see your question sooner!