Charter Oak School

Historical marker location:

9272 Schuline Rd, Sparta, Illinois

( Marker is on Schuline Road (County Route 4) east of Orchard Road, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1970

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.