Illinois State Route 97 is the main north-south route on the western side of Menard County. This provides acces to the Lincoln-New Salem Historical Site, near Petersburg. IL St Rt 97 passes through the following towns in Menard County. Petersburg
Atterberry
Oakford
IL St Rt 97 is multi-plexed in Menard County. Illinois State Route 123, for 5 miles south of Petersburg.
IL St Rt 97 intersects the following highway that highway in Menard County. Illinois State Route 123, at Petersburg.
NB IL St Rt 97 at the Mason/Menard County Line. NB IL St Rt 97 south of Atterbery. SB IL St Rt 97 north of Petersburg. SB IL St Rt 97 south of Petersburg. A street sign in Rural Menard County. SB IL St Rt 97/WB IL St Rt 123 south of Petersburg. A Menard County mile marker.