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Petersburg is located in central Illinois in Menard County (of which it is the county seat) just northwest of Springfield along Highway 97 on the banks of the Sangamon River.Lincoln's New Salem State Park provides the area with an opportunity to revisit the 1830s. The town is faithfully restored and is an active community involved in period activities. The poulation estimate for 2000 was about 2,300.
History Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum | Menard County Historical Museum |
Illinois Counties Menard County |
Illinois State Parks Lincoln's New Salem State Park |
Public Libraries Petersburg Public Library |
Transportation Talisman Riverboat |
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