Mineworkers' Monument

Historical marker location:

506 W Cemetery Rd, Panama, Illinois

( Marker is on West Cemetery Road east of Calvin Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2003

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.