Historical Marker
Mansion House
Historical marker location:
890 South Main Street, Nauvoo, Illinois
( Marker is on South Main Street north of Water Street, on the left when traveling south.)
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.