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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 figures of New Salem history.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Things to do near Petersburg, IL

Bryant Cottage State Historic Site

An 1856 cottage where tradition says Abraham Lincoln and his rival Stephen Douglas discussed their upcoming debates. A visit ...

Fey Orr Memorial Mural

A 120'x16' mural honoring the late Fey Orr, prominent business and philanthropist appears on the Beaverville Grain and Lumber...

Ben Winters' Steam Engine Musuem

Antique locomotives, steam-driven tractors and enormous stationery steam engine. Model train layout in the loft is a new feat...

Finish Line Teletrack

Off-track betting....

Marydale Llamas

Quiet, curious, loveable llamas on a working farm....