Camp Lyon

Historical marker location:

2301 N Prospect Road, Peoria, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of North Prospect Road and East Arcadia Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Prospect Road.)

Marker installed: 1907

The Illinois State Police, founded in 1922, is one of the oldest state police agencies in the United States. The agency is responsible for enforcing state laws, protecting state property, and providing security for the governor and other state officials.