Petersburg, VA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
1
Longest Drive
217.8 mi
Virginia Beach, VA
Quickest Drive
4h 30m
Virginia Beach, VA
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Petersburg, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
33,365
Median Income
$50,741
Median Home Value
$157,900
Median Age
35.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Petersburg, VA at a Glance
Founded
1748
Elevation
131 ft
Area
23 mi²
Notable People from Petersburg, VA
A sampling of people born in Petersburg, VA.
Joseph Cotten
1905–1994
American actor (1905–1994)
Moses Malone
1955–2015
American basketball player
Trey Songz
1984
American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer (born 1984)
Steve Cowper
1938
Governor of Alaska from 1986 to 1990
Javonte Green
1993
American basketball player (born 1993)
Jennifer McClellan
1972
American politician in Virginia (born 1972)
Frank Mason III
1994
American basketball player
Leonard T. Gerow
1888–1972
United States Army general (1888-1972)
Frederick Benteen
1834–1898
Union United States Army officer (1834–1898)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Petersburg, VA.
Blandford Cemetery
cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg National Battlefield
2,700 acres in Virginia (US) maintained by the National Park Service
Petersburg Old Town Historic District
historic district in Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Petersburg Union Station
former railway station in Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Wales
historic house and site in Petersburg, Virginia
Appomattox Iron Works
historic iron foundry complex located at Petersburg, Virginia
Battersea
historic house in Virginia, USA
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Traveler Guide to Petersburg, VA
Petersburg is a city in Central Virginia.
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 of World War I until his lines were stretched too thin and he abandoned his positions to try to get away from Grant, only to be caught at Appomattox, leading to the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, the Confederacy's main field army.
Pamplin Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier,, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd, toll-free: +1-877-726-7546. On the outskirts of Petersburg in Dinwiddie County, this park and museum are must-see attractions for anyone interested in the Civil War. The park presents the "Breakthrough" battle in April 1865 that led to the fall of Petersburg and the surrender at Appomattox Court House. Use of interactive technology and first-rate presentation make the park and museum engaging and enjoyable by all ages. The walking trails include views of well-preserved fortifications and the park includes agricultural exhibits that are accurate to the period. Plan a full day if you want to take it all in. A more complete experience is available through a Civil War camp that is offered by the park. 1 Petersburg National Battlefield. The park commemorates the nine and one-half month siege of this city from June 1864 - April 1865. A driving tour of the battlefields outlined on the park map includes 13 separate sites with three visitor centers along a 33 mile route.
The Brickhouse Run, 409 Cockade Alley (Old Towne), ☏ +1 804 862-2205. Tu-Sa 5PM. An intimate pub and restaurant with great atmosphere and food. $10-$20.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 5679 Boydton Plank Rd, ☏ +1 804 518-1515. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 11979 South Crater Road, ☏ +1 804 518-1800.
1 Petersburg Station. Petersburg public transit operates a bus to/from Richmond.
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