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Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
R.R. 1, Box 244A
Petersburg, IL 62675
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Petersburg
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Traveler Description: Lincoln's New Salem is a reproduction of 18th century New Salem, Illinois, where the ex-President once lived as a young man.
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Attraction type: History museum
Address: R.R. 1, Box 244A Petersburg, IL 62675
Tel: 217-632-4000

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“New Salem - where you Really understand how Lincoln grew as a leader”
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5 of 5 stars
Queen1000   42 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Oct 8, 2009

If you go to Springfield to learn more about President Lincoln, I strongly recommend driving out to New Salem (about 25 minutes from Springfield). It felt like the missing link between Lincoln's log cabin boyhood, and his rise to a prominent attorney in sophisticated Springfield. New Salem was a small settlement, much rougher than Springfield, but certainly more worldly than... more

“Interesting - little kids will especially like It.”
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3 of 5 stars
marcs73   12 contributions
usa
Jun 16, 2009

It's a bit of a trek from Springfield, but worth it if you are really interested in Lincoln. Ample parking and admission is FREE. Series of log cabins, mill, etc for viewing. Lots of walking, so wear comfortable tennis shoes. Pack a picnic and eat in the nice picnic area. We visited on a special event weekend and it was... more

“Fun and educational”
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5 of 5 stars
bachluvr   6 contributions
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 10, 2005
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My husband and I just returned from Springfield and spent 4 hours at the museum. We loved it! It's simply NOT possible to see everything in 1 hour as another reviewer suggested. That is, if you take the time to read the displays and listen to such things as the "talking heads" wall - a multitude of perspectives on the... more

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Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site Address

R.R. 1, Box 244A, Petersburg, IL 62675
Tel: 217-632-4000