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Petersburg, Illinois

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Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

This reconstructed 1830's village is where Lincoln lived for 6 yrs. as a young adult. Here is where he studied law and began politics. All 23 buildings have been reconstructed to give visitors a clearer understanding of Pioneer life.

Petersburg, IL Historic Sites



Oakland Cemetary

The grave site of Ann Rutledge, Abraham Lincoln'

Petersburg, IL Cemeteries

Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum

In memory of American poet, Edgar Lee Masters, author of, "The Spoon River Anthology"

Petersburg, IL Museums

Things to do near Petersburg, IL

Station Theatre

The Celebration Compnay performs in the renovated 1899 Penn Central train station known as the Station Theatre. The company's...

Edgar County Genealogical Library

Trace your Edgar County roots in the comprehensive, local resource. The library has genealogical tools, manuscripts, books, f...

Illinois Oilfield Museum & Resource Center

One of only seven of its kind in the nation, the Illinois Oilfield Museum highlights an industry that revolutionized the coun...

Harkey House

The Harkey House is a home furnished with memorabilia of early Montgomery County. Montgomery County Historical Society. ...