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Petersburg, Illinois

  • Oakland Cemetary

    The grave site of Ann Rutledge, Abraham Lincoln's first sweetheart, lies in Oakland Cemetary. Her tombstone bears an inscription written by Edgar Lee Masters, who is buried nearby....
    Oakland Cemetary
  • Rosehill Cemetery

    Rosehill Cemetery contains the grave of mayor B.F. Stevenson, founder of the G.A.R. Other notable graves are of Peter Lukins for whom Petersburg was named, and Dr. John Allen and Samuel Hill, noted fi...
    Rosehill Cemetery

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Things to do near Petersburg, IL

Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial

This monument honors generations of soliders who sacraficed their lives for their country....

WWI Victory Memorial

The WWI Victory Memorial monument to Vermilion County's World War I veterans was sculpted by Lorado Taft. Its base displays t...

Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area

The Middle Fork area covers 3015 acres north of Oakwood. It features many campsites, including equestrian sites and trails, h...

Historical Landmarks Museum Complex

Visit a complex consisting of the home of Oakland's first physician, Dr. Hiram Rutherford, a completely restored 1850's home ...

Grave Of Sarah Hanks Varnell

Abraham Lincoln's aunt was buried in Ogden County cemetary in 1876 after living a long life in Edgar County....