Illinois State Fairgrounds
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Illinois State Fairgrounds, at Jct. of Sangamon Ave. and Peoria Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1990. The Register lists it for its agriculture and recreation, at the state level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 157 other Illinois listings. The district takes in 62 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Historic Fairgrounds in Illinois MPS. The listing covers 366 acres.
What it isMotor raceway in Springfield, Illinois, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 40 MB · National Archives↗Finding Illinois State Fairgrounds
Jct. of Sangamon Ave. and Peoria Rd., Springfield Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
9 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Illinois State Fairgrounds
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Illinois State Fairgrounds
Is Illinois State Fairgrounds on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 14, 1990 (Register number 90000720).
Is Illinois State Fairgrounds a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lincoln Tomb, 1.2 miles away.
Can you visit Illinois State Fairgrounds?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Illinois State Fairgrounds?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28891428 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.