The Lord's Barn

Historical marker location:

57 S 4th St, Quincy, Illinois

( Marker is on South 4th Street (Illinois Route 57) just south of Maine Street (U.S. 24), on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1976

The Illinois State Fair, which takes place annually in Springfield, is one of the oldest state fairs in the United States. The fair was first held in 1853 and features a variety of agricultural displays, carnival rides, and live entertainment.