Geography Dept.The Jacksonville Fair Grounds are located in Jacksonville, Morgan county, Illinois. It is the county seat of Morgan County. Jacksonville is 33 miles due west of Springfield, Illinois and 236 miles southwest of Chicago. GPS coordinates are: 39° 44' 11.1" N, 90° 15' 36.9" W.Picture Gallery.Racing Results.
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History Dept.The first mention of harness racing at the fair was 1872. Trotters and pacers continued racing here through the 1960's.
The last year of racing at this venerable track is unknown at this time.
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