Ford

Historical marker location:

223 North Main Street, Waterloo, Illinois

( Marker is on Main Street, 0.1 miles north of Magnolia Avenue, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1974

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.