category : Historic Sites
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.

Admission: Free
Hours: March-November: Daily: 9am-5pm
November-March: Daily: 8am-4pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, all year. Closed major holidays.
Address: 15588 History Lane
Phone: 217-632-4000
Our Email: newsalem@fgi.net
Our Website:www.lincolnsnewsalem.com
Wheelchair Accessible Facility. Wheelchair Rental.

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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

Petersburg, IL Historic Districts

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

Oakland Cemetary

The grave site of Ann Rutledge, Abraham Lincoln'

Petersburg, IL Cemeteries

LASR.net Homepage

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Petersburg

Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum

New Salem County Opry

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

Oakland Cemetary

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