Petersburg, Boone County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Petersburg, Kentucky
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location within Boone County and the state of Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.01 sq mi (18.17 km2) |
| • Land | 6.28 sq mi (16.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 500 |
| • Density | 79.64/sq mi (30.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41080
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| FIPS code | 21-60312 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629662 |
Petersburg is a small community in Boone County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government like a city or town. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, Petersburg and its nearby areas had about 500 people living there. It is located about 25 miles away from Cincinnati, Ohio.
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History of Petersburg
Archaeologists have found proof that an ancient Native American settlement once existed where Petersburg is today. The first European settlement in this area was called Tanner's Station. It was set up before 1790 and was the very first settlement in Boone County, Kentucky. Later, in 1814, Tanner's Station was renamed Petersburg.
A church called the Bullittsburg Baptist Church was founded in 1794. It is located outside of Petersburg, near where the old communities of Utzinger and Gainesville/Idewild used to be.
Important Places
Petersburg is home to the Creation Museum. This museum is run by an organization called Answers in Genesis. It teaches about the history of the Earth and life from a specific religious viewpoint.
Education and Community
Petersburg once had a public library. It was a branch of the Boone County Public Library system. This library provided books and resources for the community.
Population Facts
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| 2020 | 500 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, Petersburg had a population of 500 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the area.
Famous People from Petersburg
- Charles Clinton Fleek was born in Petersburg. He was a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award for military bravery in the United States. He earned it for his service during the Vietnam War. People who knew him often called him "Chalky." He went to the old Petersburg Elementary School when he was a child.
