Petersburg (Illinois)

Petersburg is a city of 2,200 people (2018) in Central Illinois.

Understand
The economy of the area is still derived primarily from agriculture, particularly in corn production. The town has become a bedroom community for the state capital of Springfield.

Get in
It is 2 miles north of New Salem, and 20 miles to the northwest of Springfield.

Sleep

 * Camping is available at Lincoln's New Salem State Park, listed above.