First Post Office

Historical marker location:

398 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Wacker Drive and West Lake Street.)

Marker installed: 1937

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.