John G. Nicolay

Historical marker location:

100 W Washington St, Pittsfield, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (U.S. 54) and North Madison Street, on the left when traveling east on West Washington Street.)

(1832-1901). Secretary to Lincoln 1860-1865.

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.