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

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

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

Rosehill Cemetery

Petersburg, IL Cemeteries

The Farm

Petersburg, IL Fun Centers

Things to do near Petersburg, IL

Sycamore Hills Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 30 days...

Bicentennial Art Center

The Bicentennial Art Center is housed in a historic mansion that has been turned into an art gallery with rotating displays, ...

Wilhelmina Art Gallery

Nationally winning art, oils by Wilma Woldt Krueger. Rental, limited and open edition prints, landscapes, wildlife, still lif...

Earth Borne Farms

Pumpkin patch and straw maze, 18 hole miniature golf fun house. Hayrides, train, crafts and antiques. School tours by appoint...

Historic Wabash Train Depot

The historic Wabash Train Depot is preserved outside in traditional architecture. The inside has been renovated and now house...