Railroads

Historical marker location:

192 S Main St, Glen Carbon, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of Collinsville Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Collinsville Street.)

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.