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Petersburg, Illinois

  • Historic Petersburg

    Surveyed by Abraham Lincoln in 1836, the Petersburg Historic District, which encompasses well over half of Petersburg, is included in the National Register of Historic Sites and has many outsta...
    Historic Petersburg

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Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum

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

Petersburg, IL Museums

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



Things to do near Petersburg, IL

Lincoln College Museum

The Lincoln College Museum contains $2,000,000 worth of volumes, manuscripts, art, and related items of historical interest. ...

Wolf Creek Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Hillsboro Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Lake Of The Woods Golf Club -Lake Of The Woods Par 3

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

Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium

The Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium opened August 23, 1914, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Place...