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     • Petersburg, city, administratively independent of, but located in, Dinwiddie and Prince George counties, southeast Virginia, U.S. It lies along the Appomattox River (bridged), adjacent to Colonial Heights and Hopewell, 23 miles (37 km) south of Richmond.
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   Where is Petersburg Virginia located?

   • Petersburg is an independent city in Virginia, United States located on the Appomattox River and 23 miles (37 km) south of the state capital city of Richmond. The city's population was 30,513 as of 2009, predominantly of African-American ethnicity.

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   Is Petersburg a city?

   • The city is one of 13 jurisdictions that comprise the Richmond-Petersburg Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Petersburg with the cities of Colonial Heights and Hopewell, and neighboring Dinwiddie and Prince George counties for statistical purposes.

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   When did Petersburg become a city?

   • In 1645, the Virginia House of Burgesses ordered Fort Henry built, which attracted both traders and settlers to the area. The Town of Petersburg, chartered by the Virginia legislature in 1748, incorporated three early settlements, and in 1850 the legislature elevated it to city status.

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   Is Petersburg a historic place?

   • It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A non-profit group is working with the city to develop a long-term plan for the property. Petersburg was home to the Petersburg Goobers and numerous minor league baseball teams playing in the Virginia League between 1885 and 1951.

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   Petersburg is located 21.69 miles south of Richmond, Virginia, 38.24 miles north of Emporia, Virginia, 66.83 miles northwest of Norfolk, Virginia, 91.68 miles north of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and 118.99 miles northeast of Durham, North Carolina.

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   Petersburg Map. Petersburg is an independent city in Virginia, United States located on the Appomattox River and 23 miles (37 km) south of the state capital city of Richmond. The city's population was 30,513 as of 2009, predominantly of African-American ethnicity.

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   Petersburg, city, administratively independent of, but located in, Dinwiddie and Prince George counties, southeast Virginia, U.S. It lies along the Appomattox River (bridged), adjacent to Colonial Heights and Hopewell, 23 miles (37 km) south of Richmond.

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   Dec 22, 2023 · About Petersburg. The Facts: State: Virginia. County: None (Independent city). Population: ~ 31,000. Metropolitan population: 1,125,000. Last Updated: December 22, 2023. . U.S. Maps.

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   Location: Virginia, South, United States, North America; View on Open­Street­Map

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   Understand. Just outside of Richmond, this town was a crucial rail hub during the American Civil War and holding Petersburg meant easy access to the Confederate capital at Richmond. After Union General Grant couldn't outflank Confederate General Lee during the Overland Campaign in the summer of 1864 Lee dug in here in trench warfare reminiscent ...

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    Apr 8, 2015 · Top Things to Do in Petersburg, Virginia: See Tripadvisor's 8,904 traveller reviews and photos of Petersburg tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Petersburg. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.