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Petersburg Times
Petersburg, or Petersburgh, may refer to: Places Australia *Petersburg, former name of Peterborough, South Australia Canada * Petersburg, Ontario Russia *Saint Petersburg, sometimes referred to as Petersburg United States * Peterborg, U.S. Virgin Islands *Petersburg, Alaska * Petersburg, California * Petersburg, California, former name of Greasertown, California * Petersburg, Delaware *Petersburg, Georgia *Petersburg, Illinois *Petersburg, Indiana * Petersburg, Iowa (other) *Petersburg, Kentucky (other) *Petersburg, Boone County, Kentucky *Petersburg, Jefferson County, Kentucky *Petersburg, Michigan * Petersburg Township, Jackson County, Minnesota *Petersburg, Minnesota * Petersburg, Missouri *Petersburg, Nebraska * Petersburg, Cape May County, New Jersey * Petersburg, Morris County, New Jersey *Petersburgh, New York *Petersburg, North Carolina (other) *Petersburg, North Dakota *Petersburg, Ohio (other) *Petersburg, Pennsylvania *Petersburg, T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peterborough, South Australia
Peterborough is a town in the mid north of South Australia, in wheat country, just off the Barrier Highway. At the , Peterborough had a population of 1,419. It was originally named Petersburg after the landowner, Peter Doecke, who sold land to create the town. It was one of 69 places in South Australia renamed in 1917 due to anti-German sentiments during World War I. History The first settlers in the area purchased land from the government in 1875. The first building in the town was constructed four years later. Settler Peter Doecke transferred his land to J H Koch in 1876, who found out in 1880 that the land would be the site of a railway junction. He subdivided it and sold for £1700, after failing to get £500 per acre for it in 1879. By 1880 a hotel and post office had been erected, followed by a school in 1883, and a town hall in 1884. At the prompting of mayor W. Thredgold, a newspaper, the ''Petersburg Times'' was founded in 1887 by Robert M. Osborne, became ''The Times ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburg, Minnesota
Petersburg is an unincorporated community in Petersburg Township, Jackson County, Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ..., United States. References Unincorporated communities in Jackson County, Minnesota Unincorporated communities in Minnesota {{JacksonCountyMN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburg, West Virginia
Petersburg is a city in Grant County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,251 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Grant County. History Petersburg was founded circa 1745 by Jacob Peterson, who owned the area's first merchandising store. In the 1830 United States Census, the population center of the United States was recorded as being about 9 miles southwest of the town. The settlement was incorporated in 1910. Registered Historic Places * The Manor (''ca.'' 1830) * Hermitage Motor Inn (''ca.'' 1840) * Grant County Courthouse (1878–79) * Rohrbaugh Cabin (''ca.'' 1880) Located near Petersburg (but in Pendleton County) is the Old Judy Church (1836), listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. Geography Petersburg is located at (38.993339, -79.126582). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 33,458. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines Petersburg (along with the city of Colonial Heights) with Dinwiddie County for statistical purposes. The city is south of the commonwealth (state) capital city of Richmond. It is located at the fall line (the head of navigation of rivers on the U.S. East Coast) of the Appomattox River (a tributary of the longer larger James River which flows east to meet the southern mouth of the Chesapeake Bay at the Hampton Roads harbor and the Atlantic Ocean). 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 1784, incorporated three early settlements, and in 1850 the legislature elevated it to city status. Petersburg grew as a transportation hub and also developed industry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburg, Texas
Petersburg is a city in Hale County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,202. History Petersburg was founded in 1891 as a post office in southeast Hale County. It was named for Zack Peters and his wife, Margaret, who was the first postmistress. In 1902, Ed M. White established a store at the site of the present community, and moved the post office southwest into Hale County. Although the townsite was platted in 1909, its population remained below 100 until the Fort Worth and Denver Railway was built through town in 1928. Wheat and grain sorghum (milo) were the main crops in the area until cotton was first planted in 1905. The town was incorporated with a population of 200 in 1927. Petersburg grew as a farming and rail-shipment center, and by 1949, it had 22 businesses and 500 people. By 1980, its population had grown to 1,633; businesses included the Wylie Manufacturing Company, the Hughes Trucking Company, and a weekly newspaper, the ''Post''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburg, Tennessee
Petersburg is a town in Lincoln and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The population was 580 at the 2000 census and 544 at the 2010 census. It used to be the location of Morgan school before consolidation Geography Petersburg is located at (35.318501, -86.637456). The town is concentrated around a town square that lies at the intersection of Tennessee State Route 130 (SR 130), which connects the town with Shelbyville to the northeast, and Tennessee State Route 129 (SR 129), which connects the town with Cornersville to the west and Lynchburg to the east. U.S. Route 431 (US 431), which connects Petersburg with Lewisburg and Fayetteville, traverses the western part of town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.4 km2), all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 528 people, 227 households, and 153 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburg, Pennsylvania
Petersburg is a borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was a stop on the former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line between Tyrone and Huntingdon and the junction point for the Petersburg Branch. The population was 480 at the 2010 census. Geography Petersburg is located in northern Huntingdon County at (40.572417, -78.048036). It sits on the east side of Shaver Creek where it joins the Juniata River, just east of that river's source at the confluence of the Little Juniata River and the Frankstown Branch. Pennsylvania Route 305 passes through Petersburg, leading northeast to Greenwood Furnace State Park and west to Alexandria. Huntingdon, the county seat, is to the south via local roads. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. USPO Petersburg, PA 16669.jpg, Post office American Legion Petersburg PA.jpg, American Legion Post Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 455 people, 177 household ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburg, Ohio (other) , also called "Petersburg"
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Petersburg, Ohio may refer to: *Petersburg, Carroll County, Ohio *Petersburg, Jackson County, Ohio *Petersburg, Mahoning County, Ohio *Coal Grove, Ohio Coal Grove is a village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,165 at the 2010 census. It borders the city of Ironton and lies across the Ohio River from Ashland, Kentucky. It is linked to Ashland by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburg, North Dakota
Petersburg is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 162 at the time of the 2020 census. Petersburg was founded in 1884. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Climate This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Petersburg has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 192 people, 78 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 99 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.5% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburg, North Carolina (other) , formerly called Petersburg
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Petersburg, North Carolina may refer to: *Petersburg, Burke County, North Carolina *Petersburg, Madison County, North Carolina *Petersburg, Onslow County, North Carolina *Moravian Falls, North Carolina Moravian Falls (formerly, Petersburg and Forks of the Road)* is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,802 as of the 2020 census. Geography Moravian Fal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburgh, New York
Petersburgh is a town located in the northeast section of Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,525 at the 2010 census. The town was named after an early settler named Peter Simmons. History The area was settled around the middle of the 18th century and was part of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck. The town was created in 1791 from the Town of Stephentown. The size of this town was diminished by the formation of other towns in the county, including the Towns of Berlin and Lansingburgh in 1806, and Grafton and Nassau in 1807. The Petersburgh United Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. To the east, the town borders on the states of Massachusetts and Vermont. The Taconic Mountains cover a large portion of the town, and the Little Hoosick River joins the Hoosic River in the northern part of the town. Demograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
