History
Lincoln's New Salem
Petersburg, Illinois
Reconstructed village where Abraham Lincoln lived as a young man.
- Price
- Free, donation suggested
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A log-built village recreating the 1830s town where Lincoln worked as a shopkeeper and postmaster. Costumed interpreters, a visitor centre and trails.
Good to know
- Check opening days
- Camping available nearby
- Open
- All year
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
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