Lincoln's New Salem
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Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site is a reconstruction of the former village of New Salem in Menard County, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1831 to 1837. While in his twenties, the fut
Welcome center, New Salem State Historic Site
Main street
Sam Hill residence
Onstot's Cooper Shop and cabin
Menard County, Illinois
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Menard County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 United States census, it had a population of 12,297. Its county seat is Petersburg. Menard County is part of the Springfi
Lincoln's New Salem
…Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site is a reconstruction of the former village of New Salem in Menard County, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1831 to 1837. While in his twenties, the future U.S. President made his living in this village as a boatman, soldier…
Menard County Courthouse, Petersburg, Illinois