Historical Marker
World War II
Historical marker location:
8701 S Washington Street, Carbondale, Illinois
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Washington Street and East Main Street (Illinois Route 13).)
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.