The Corn Belt is a region of the Midwest where corn has, since the 1850s, been the predominant crop, replacing the native tall grasses. The "Corn Belt" region is defined typically to include Iowa, Illinois, …

5 days ago · The Midwest, as defined by the federal government, comprises the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, …

The Midwest was predominantly rural at the time of the Civil War, dotted with small farms across Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, but industrialization, immigration, and urbanization fed the Industrial Revolution, …

Feb 20, 2025 · Illinois: The Miami and the Illiniwek are the first-known people to live in the Prairie State. The state borders a few states including Kentucky, Indiana and Missouri. Michigan: One of …

States bordering the Great Lakes (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin) are sometimes called the "North Coast", "Third Coast" or "Fresh Coast" as parallels to the East and West …

With four distinct seasons, quality education systems, vibrant cities and relaxing country-sides, the Midwest is an ideal place to go to school, start a family and grow a business. Below are some …

Dec 2, 2025 · In the 1800s, “mid-west” literally meant the western middle of the country, which was then Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. As the U.S. expanded westward, the meaning drifted.

Key Statistics Total Population: Over 65 million residents Largest City: Chicago, Illinois Major Metropolitan Areas: Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Cleveland Geographic Size: Approximately …

Illinois is a state in the Midwest of the United States of America. Home to the large city of Chicago, the terrain of this state ranges from rolling farmland in the south to the mud flats upon which Chicago …

Feb 14, 2025 · The Midwest contains many large cities, the largest being Chicago. States [edit] The following eight states of the Midwest account for one-fifth of the U.S. population, according to the …