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 SitesIn memory of American poet, Edgar Lee Masters, author of, "The Spoon River Anthology"
Petersburg, IL MuseumsEternal home of Timothy Webster, Civil War Spy...
The Christian County Coal Mine Museum features the history of and memorabilia pertaining to coal mining in Christian County. ...
An original 1904 architecture, the Carnegie Public Library houses one of the most complete genealogy departments in the surro...
At the end of Cumberland Rd., the first highway built by the US government, Vandalia awaited early travelers who made the lon...
The Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society was incorporated in 1964, becoming the first genealogical society in Illinois. ...