Orion Perseus Howe

Historical marker location:

Waukegan, Illinois

( Memorial is at the intersection of Washington Street and South West Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.)

Marker installed: 2006

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.