Lincoln and The Law

Historical marker location:

Clinton, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of North Center Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on North Center Street.)

Marker installed: 2009

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The Illinois State Police, founded in 1922, is one of the oldest state police agencies in the United States. The agency is responsible for enforcing state laws, protecting state property, and providing security for the governor and other state officials.