Interurban Transportation

Historical marker location:

24401 Lockport Street, Plainfield, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of Lockport Street (Illinois Route 126) and Wood Farm Road, on the left when traveling west on Lockport Street.)

Illinois Lincoln Highway.

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.