Historical Marker
The Early Days
Historical marker location:
105 S 17th Street, Mattoon, Illinois
( Marker is at the intersection of South 17th Street and Broadway Avenue on South 17th Street.)
The Illinois State Police, founded in 1922, is one of the oldest state police agencies in the United States. The agency is responsible for enforcing state laws, protecting state property, and providing security for the governor and other state officials.