Petersburg, Illinois

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 outsta...
Historic Petersburg

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Oakland Cemetary

The grave site of Ann Rutledge, Abraham Lincoln'

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

Rosehill Cemetery

Petersburg, IL Cemeteries

New Salem County Opry

Petersburg, IL Opries

Menard County Historical Museum

Housed in an 1890

Petersburg, IL Museums

Things to do near Petersburg, IL

The Jones House

A gothic revival brick house built in 1858, the Jones house is the oldest brick home in Pontiac....

Twin Creeks Golf Course

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

Eagle Creek Resort

Course Access: ResortHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

American Legion Golf Course

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Wall Mural

Artistic talent is showcased on a wall mural decorating a building on this quaint small town's square. The first mural at Ill...