The Brick Road

Historical marker location:

Oregon, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of East Brick Road and North German Church Road, on the right when traveling west on East Brick Road.)

Marker installed: 1994

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.