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 and has many outstanding examples of architecture styles.

Getting There & Details

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More Things to Do

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Menard County Historical Museum

Housed in an 1890 Victorian building, the Menard County Museum contains documents, records, clothing and…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

New Salem County Opry

Known as a family country music show offering entertainment for the whole family.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site

This reconstructed 1830's village is where Lincoln lived for 6 yrs. as a young adult.…

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Nearby Lakes & Parks