East Pike General Store

Historical marker location:

Detroit, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of Highway 100 (Milton Street) and Highway 106 (Main Street), on the right when traveling north on Highway 100 (Milton Street).)

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.