What was the largest city in Illinois in 1870?

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In 1870, the largest city in Illinois was Chicago, with a population of 298,977. The second largest city is Quincy, with a population of 24,052.

Rank	City	1870 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Chicago	298,977	10.3%
2	Quincy	24,052	5.8%
3	Peoria	22,849	5.0%
4	Springfield	17,364	–

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Illinois (1870 Census)