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The population of Petersburg is approximately 38,386 (1990).
The amount of land area in Petersburg is 59.253 sq. kilometers.
Return to Index Petersburg location: near the eastern seaboard just about halfway between New York and Florida. It is 23 miles south of Richmond, the state capital. Petersburg is an independent city, not associated with any county. Here is a map page for Petersburg.
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History & History Related Items Petersburg history: The Battle of the Crater took place here when Union soldiers tried to tunnel under the Confederate lines, creating great disaster. The seige of Petersburg helped bring about the surrender of Lee and the end of the Civil War. Petersburg National Battlefield - a Civil War battleground site. FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY home page Petersburg attractions: The Petersburg Symphony Learn all about Petersburg at this site. Return to Index
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