O'Fallon Veterans Monument

Historical marker location:

737 E Wesley Dr, O'Fallon, Illinois

( Memorial is on East Wesley Drive east of Prairie Crossing when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2016

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.