Petersburg, Tennessee facts for kids
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Petersburg, Tennessee
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Town Hall (right) and fire department
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Location of Petersburg in Marshall County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Lincoln, Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 528 |
| • Density | 523.81/sq mi (202.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37144
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-57740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1297255 |
Petersburg is a small town located in Tennessee, United States. It's special because it sits across two different counties: Lincoln and Marshall. In 2020, about 528 people lived here. Petersburg was once home to the Morgan School before it joined with other schools.
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Town Location and Roads
Petersburg is found at specific map coordinates: 35°19′7″N 86°38′15″W / 35.31861°N 86.63750°W. The town is built around a central town square. This square is where two main roads meet.
- Tennessee State Route 130 (SR 130) connects Petersburg to Shelbyville to the northeast.
- Tennessee State Route 129 (SR 129) links the town to Cornersville in the west and Lynchburg in the east.
Another important road, U.S. Route 431 (US 431), goes through the western part of Petersburg. This road connects the town to Lewisburg and Fayetteville.
The United States Census Bureau says that Petersburg covers about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Petersburg's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 150 | — | |
| 1890 | 290 | 93.3% | |
| 1900 | 411 | 41.7% | |
| 1910 | 379 | −7.8% | |
| 1920 | 560 | 47.8% | |
| 1930 | 556 | −0.7% | |
| 1940 | 581 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 497 | −14.5% | |
| 1960 | 423 | −14.9% | |
| 1970 | 463 | 9.5% | |
| 1980 | 681 | 47.1% | |
| 1990 | 514 | −24.5% | |
| 2000 | 580 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 544 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 528 | −2.9% | |
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Who Lives in Petersburg?
The most recent count, from the 2020 United States census, shows that 528 people live in Petersburg. These people make up 227 households, and 153 of these are families.
Here's a closer look at the different groups of people living in Petersburg:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 458 | 86.74% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 27 | 5.11% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.95% |
| Other/Mixed | 25 | 4.73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 2.08% |
Famous People From Petersburg
Petersburg has been home to some notable individuals:
- Joseph Greer (1754–1831)
- Joseph Greer was a soldier during the American Revolutionary War.
- He is famous for delivering the important news of the American victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain to the Continental Congress.
- Hek Wakefield (1899–1962)
- Hek Wakefield was a talented college football player and coach.
- He played as a fullback and end for the Vanderbilt Commodores team at Vanderbilt University from 1921 to 1924.
- In his final year, he was recognized as an All-American player, which is a very high honor in college sports.
See also
In Spanish: Petersburg (Tennessee) para niños
