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
Petersburg, IL Historic DistrictsThis 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 Museums9 mazes, bon fires, hayrack rides, artisan gifts, 50 varities of pumpkins, gourds, indian corn. 7 Mazes (adult challenging) 5...
A restored one room schoolhouse, the Lincoln School Museum - Martinsville offers tours and field trips....
The Yost house was built in 1898 by Z. F. Yost. The museum portrays the life of an upper middle class family during the late ...
Quiet, curious, loveable llamas on a working farm....
North Arm is the oldest continuously operating Catholic church in the Springfield diocese. Founded in 1817 by 17 families fro...