Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site
Petersburg, IL
History
A rebuilt pioneer village of log cabins, shops and a tavern where Abraham Lincoln lived as a young man in the 1830s. Free; interpreters in period dress in summer.
- Nearest town
- Petersburg, IL
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 39.9737, -89.8440
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
