Benjamin Godfrey

Historical marker location:

6204 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Illinois

( Marker can be reached from Godfrey Road (U.S. 67) south of Pearl Street.)

Marker installed: 2019

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.