Coles County Courthouse

Historical marker location:

651 Jackson Street, Charleston, Illinois

( Marker is on Jackson Street east of 6th Street, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2014

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.