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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

The Farm

Petersburg, IL Fun Centers

Rosehill Cemetery

Petersburg, IL Cemeteries

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

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

Menard County Historical Museum

Housed in an 1890

Petersburg, IL Museums

Things to do near Petersburg, IL

Air Combat Museum

This museum showcases the role of military aviation in protecting and advancing the cause of freedom....

Historic Montgomery County Courthouse

Circa. 1858, the Montgomery County Courthouse was the site of "The World Needs God" sign....

Lincoln Prairie Trail Bike Trail

Downstate's newest paved hike and bike trail follows the historic railbed 15 miles across the prairie....

Shea's Gas Station Museum

Historical Landmarks Museum Complex

Visit a complex consisting of the home of Oakland's first physician, Dr. Hiram Rutherford, a completely restored 1850's home ...