William H. Bissell

Historical marker location:

5076 Baum Road, Monroe City, Illinois

( Marker is on Bluff Road, 0 miles south of KK Road, on the left.)

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.