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 DistrictsThis 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 SitesIn memory of American poet, Edgar Lee Masters, author of, "The Spoon River Anthology"
Petersburg, IL MuseumsFounded in 1974, Kennekuk County Park is 3000 acres in size and is located five miles west of Danville. It is bordered on the...
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library is both the Illinois Historical Research Library and houses the Lincoln collection o...
Downtown Charleston includes historic courthouse and many historic homes listed on the Coles County Register for significant ...
The National Cemetary is located on the grounds of the VA Medical Center. Entrance off E. Main St. Can be found near the Army...
Items on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm along with flags from 45 countries....