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Petersburg, Illinois

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Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum

In memory of American poet, Edgar Lee Masters, author of, "The Spoon River Anthology"

Petersburg, IL Museums


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

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


Things to do near Petersburg, IL

Japan House

The Japan House and its gardens provide an important academic, cultural, and natural setting for promoting an understanding o...

Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Danville

The VA Medical Center was established by an Act of Congress in 1896 by Danville native, Joseph G. Cannon, a member of the Hou...

Lake Shelbyville Wildlife Viewing

If you prefer to take in the beauty of the wildlife at Lake Shelbyville without hunting, opportunities are available. If deer...

Litchfield Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Lake Shelbyville Hunting Areas

Approximately 12,000 of the 23,000 land acres at Lake Shelbyville are forested. Oak and hickory are the dominant species. The...