Petersburg, Cape May County, New Jersey facts for kids
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Petersburg, New Jersey
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Upper Township branch of Cape May County Library
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 Petersburg, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Petersburg, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Petersburg, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Upper |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609, 640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 879255 |
Petersburg is a small community located in Upper Township. It is found in Cape May County, in the state of New Jersey. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a name, but it doesn't have its own separate local government. It's part of a larger township.
Petersburg got its first post office in 1856. A person named Peter Corson was the very first postmaster. He was in charge of the mail for the community.
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Education in Petersburg
Students in Petersburg attend public schools run by the Upper Township School District. This district provides education for students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Local Schools
- The Upper Township Primary School and Upper Township Elementary School are located nearby. They have addresses in Marmora.
- The Upper Township Middle School is located right in Petersburg.
- For high school, students from Upper Township attend Ocean City High School. This school is part of the Ocean City School District.
Countywide Schools
There are also special schools available for students across Cape May County. These include the Cape May County Technical High School. This school helps students learn job skills. The Cape May County Special Services School District also provides education for students with specific needs.
Community Library
The Cape May County Library has a branch in Petersburg. It is called the Upper Township Branch. This library offers books, computers, and other resources for everyone in the community.
Famous People from Petersburg
Petersburg has been home to a few notable people. These are individuals who were born there, lived there, or had strong connections to the community.
- Dummy Stephenson (1869-1924): He was a professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. In 1892, he played for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Adam Williamson (born 1984): Adam is a professional soccer player. He plays as a midfielder. He has played for the Ocean City Barons team in the USL Premier Development League.
