Admission: Free
Hours: M, W, F: 8:30am-1:30pm. Closed Major Holidays.
Address:
125 S. 7th St.
Phone: 217-632-7363
Come visit us in Petersburg, Illinois
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 DistrictsIn memory of American poet, Edgar Lee Masters, author of, "The Spoon River Anthology"
Petersburg, IL MuseumsThis 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 SitesItems on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm along with flags from 45 countries....
The museum houses the most authentic agricultural display including antique tractors (1922-1937), engines, a 1919 model T-For...
The museum is home to one of the nations largest collections of firefighter patches, as well as, antique fire service memorab...
The century old First Presbyterian Church houses the Fayette County Museum. Found here are early American items dating back t...