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Local Area History

Menard County was established February 15, 1839. The county was named for Pierre Menard, a pioneer Indian trader, Colonel of the Territorial militia, and first Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. Petersburg became the County Seat in 1839.

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History of Menard County and Petersburg, Illinois

 

Petersburg and Menard County have a rich and interesting local history starting from the early 1800s. While we create the content for this page, we would like to offer you the folllowing useful links to local historical information:

 

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