Goshen Road

Historical marker location:

1411 North 27th Street, Mount Vernon, Illinois

( Marker is on North 27th Street, 0.1 miles south of Highland View, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1973

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.