Historical Marker
Camp Butler
Historical marker location:
5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, Illinois
( Marker is at the intersection of Old River Road and Camp Butler Road, on the right when traveling east on Old River Road.)
Marker installed: 2011
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.