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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

Rosehill Cemetery

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

New Salem County Opry

Petersburg, IL Opries

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

Menard County Historical Museum

Housed in an 1890

Petersburg, IL Museums

Things to do near Petersburg, IL

Arthur-The Great Pumpkin Patch

Over 400 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds on your working farm. Over 6000 harvest mums and feature mazes, farm animal...

Railside Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...

Ballard Nature Center

210 acres with a visitor center, exhibit displays and a library. 3 mi. of trail through woodlands, flat lands and prairies....

Pasfield Park Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area

The Woodyard area, named after late state legislator, Harry "Babe" Woodyard, is the county's newest park. Its 1043 acres is h...