119 E First Street

Historical marker location:

119 E 1st St, O'Fallon, Illinois

( Marker is on East 1st Street, 0.1 miles east of South Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2006

Main Street O'Fallon Landmark Award. Presented 2006.

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.