Introduction to the Dictionary Section

Criteria for inclusion: People– The most important people who influenced the history of the state, including: • Presidents, Vice Presidents, Governors • Historic Figures • Prominent people • Pioneers in their field • Prestigious award recipients • People who influenced culture or change Places– • Villages, towns, unincorporated places, and cities with descriptive articles on the State Capital and principal cities. • Historic Places –National Historic Places with descriptions as designated in the National Register of Historic Places. Within these entries (des) is an abbreviation for designated followed by the year. Events– • Significant historical and cultural occurrences throughout state history.