Menard County Map, Illinois
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Menard County, Illinois
Menard County sits in central Illinois, just north of Springfield. Petersburg, the county seat, is a sleepy little town with a lot of history. This was Abraham Lincoln country. Honest Abe practiced law here before he hit the big time.
The Sangamon River winds through the county, carving out some pretty scenery. It’s mostly farmland. New Salem State Historic Site is the big tourist draw. It’s a recreated 1830s village where Lincoln once lived.
Folks here are proud of their pioneer heritage. The population is small so everyone seems to know everyone else. It’s quiet. Really quiet. Star-gazing is popular because there’s not much light pollution out here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Menard County |
| County Seat | Petersburg |
| Population | Approximately 13,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Petersburg, Athens, Greenview, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 36, U.S. Highway 66, Illinois Route 97, Illinois Route 123 |
| FIPS Code | 17-129 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 822 square miles (land: 818 sq mi, water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Mason County (North), Logan County (East), Sangamon County (South), Cass County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.9811° N, 89.8463° W |
| Etymology | Named after Pierre Menard, the first Lieutenant Governor of Illinois |
| Major Landmarks | New Salem State Historic Site, the home of Abraham Lincoln during his early years |
| Website | Menard County Website |
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