Menard County, IL

Headnote
MENARD COUNTY, situated in the central part of Illinois, and traversed by Sangamon river. Area, 260 square miles. Seat of justice, Petersburgh. Pop. in 1840, 4,431; in 1850, 6,349. (Fanning's, 1853)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Petersburg, IL City or Town
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