John Hay and John Nicolay, both from Pittsfield became personal secretaries to Lincoln when he became President of the United States. Many Civil War era homes still exist in Pike County. In fact, there are more houses and sites associated with Lincoln in Pittsfield, Illinois than in any other place in the country.
Cottonee does not need to reach any particular level to evolve. You can use a Sun Stone on it and it will evolve into Whimsicott! Happy playing :)
Cotton grows in fields by planting another cotton plant (either previously harvested or purchased). Each plot yields 6 plants (net gain of 1 plant) and 6 experience points, and takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to mature. (Note: products are listed in unlocking order.) Cotton can be sold at 180 coins for each 10 units in roadside shops, and is uncommon enough that selling it at a lower price is not necessary.