123rd Illinois Infantry

Historical marker location:

72 Shelby Ave, Mattoon, Illinois

( Memorial is on Shelby Avenue west of North First Division Street, on the left when traveling west.)

1862-1865.

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.