McHie Ferry

Historical marker location:

1870 Sand Bar Road, Aroma Park, Illinois

( Marker is on Sand Bar Road (Illinois Route 42) 0.2 miles north of Day Road, on the right when traveling north.)

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.