The Stockade Path

Historical marker location:

8 Collins Ln, State Park Place, Illinois

( Marker is on Collins Lane, 0.1 miles north of Collinsville Road, on the left 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.