There's A Town In Illinois That Everyone Thinks Is The Utopian City From Black Panther
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published March 24, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Whether or not you’ve seen the movie Black Panther, you have likely witnessed much of the fandom around it, especially if you live in Illinois. Due to the similar sounding names, it seems the fictional land of Wakanda from the film may actually exist.
There’s a village in the Prairie State that has recently been opened up to the world, and you have to check it out. Scroll on for all the details:
If you’ve ever been to this gorgeous Illinois village, share your experiences with us! Join our Illinois Nature Lovers Facebook group here and post your amazing photos of Wauconda for all to see.