Julius Liese

Historical marker location:

23 Public Square, Belleville, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.)

Marker installed: 2016

1843-1920. Entrepreneur-Musician.

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.