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 SitesSurveyed 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 DistrictsBronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community. Every fall,...
The Depot Museum is operated by the Danville Junction Chapter of the Railway Historical Society. The Museum honors the railro...
The Genealogical Society is a research area where you can find history on your family background, computers, microfilm and mi...
The museum is home to one of the nations largest collections of firefighter patches, as well as, antique fire service memorab...
The Early American Museum has an extensive collection inperpreting 19th and 20th century llife in east central Illinois. Ther...