Petersburg, Illinois
Petersburg: city in Menard County, Illinois
About
Petersburg is a place located in the county of Menard in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Petersburg
| Population | 2,190 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Menard County |
| Postal code | 62675 |
| Phone Area Codes | 217 |
| Area | 1.46 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.0117,-89.8482 |
| Altitude | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Capital city | Petersburg is capital of Menard County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:00:54 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 58℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Petersburg is located at 40°0'42"N 89°50'53"W (40.0117200, -89.8481700).
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Official website of Petersburg
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People born in Petersburg (6)
People born in Petersburg, including United States Senator from Illinois William Brown McKinley, baseball player Bill Krieg, artist Edward Laning, .
More notable people
- Theodore Edward Coneys (American murderer) he was born in 10/11/1882
- Richard Batterton (American mayor) he was born in 05/11/1905
- Ellen Douglas Morris (American temperance worker) she was born in 09/03/1846
Other places with the same name (11)
- Petersburg, Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 30,446 people.
- Petersburg, West Virginia city in West Virginia with a population of 2,683 people.
- Petersburg, Indiana county seat of Pike County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,299 people.
- Petersburg, Illinois city in Menard County, Illinois with a population of 2,207 people.
- Petersburg, Michigan city in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 1,130 people.
- Petersburg, Texas city in Hale County, Texas with a population of 1,111 people.
- Petersburg, Tennessee city located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee with a population of 576 people.
- Petersburg, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 460 people.
- Petersburg, Nebraska settlement in Nebraska, USA with a population of 306 people.
- Petersburg, Minnesota city in United States of America with a population of 222 people.
- Petersburg, North Dakota city in Nelson County, North Dakota with a population of 25 people.
Other cities in Menard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Menard County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 1,893 | City in Menard County, Illinois, United States |
| Greenview | 715 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Tallula | 467 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Oakford | 273 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Petersburg distances to largest Illinois cities