Stephen Arnold Douglas

Historical marker location:

35 W Market St, Winchester, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of East Cross Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East Cross Street.)

Marker installed: 1930

1813-1861.

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.