Menard County, Illinois
Menard County is located in central Illinois. The county seat is Petersburg, near the Lincoln New Salem State Historic Site.
County Information
- County seat
- Petersburg
Courts serving Menard County
- Judicial circuit
- 8th Circuit, District: 4
- County seat
- Petersburg
- Courthouse
- Menard County Courthouse
- Courthouse address
- 102 South 7th Street, Petersburg, IL 62675
- Court telephone
- (217) 632-2415
- Chief judge
- Sharon Main
Divisions and services listed for this court: Copier, Court Disability Coordinator, Digital Recording, E-filing Kiosk, Food (Vending/Other), Free Parking, Internet, Language Access, Law Library, Local Rules / Orders, Mobile Devices Allowed, Printer, Public Transportation, Self-Help Center, Waiting Room.
Work and industry in Menard County
200 business establishments, led by construction (32), other services (28), retail trade (24), accommodation and food services (19), professional, scientific, and technical services (16). 2022 County Business Patterns.
Getting to and around Menard County
Illinois Route 29 · Illinois Route 97 · Illinois Route 123
Menard County Courthouse · Menard County Housing Authority · Menard County Soil & Water Conservation District
About Menard County
- New Salem State Historic Site
- Lincoln Heritage Water Trail
- Theatre in the Park
Community information compiled from api.census.gov, en.wikipedia.org, illinoiscourts.gov, menardcountyil.gov and reviewed 2026-09-10.
Legal Services in Menard County
Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. represents Menard County clients in the following practice areas:
Menard County sits in Illinois's 8th Circuit, District: 4, and county matters are filed at the Menard County Courthouse.
Contact the Firm
The office is located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Contact an attorney to discuss your Menard County matter.