Petersburg, Delaware County, Iowa facts for kids
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Petersburg, Iowa
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Saints Peter and Paul Church
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 Petersburg, Delaware County, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Delaware County |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Petersburg is a small, unincorporated community in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Petersburg is located about 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. It was once known as Petersburgh.
History of Petersburg
Petersburg began to grow in 1873 when its very first building, a store, was constructed. A year later, in 1874, a post office was opened, making it easier for people to send and receive mail. By 1902, the community had a population of 76 people.
One of the most important buildings in Petersburg is the Saints Peter and Paul Church. This beautiful Roman Catholic church was finished and officially opened in 1906. It was built using cut-stone in the Gothic Revival style, which means it looks like old European churches or castles. Inside, the church has a very detailed main altar, dark wooden features, and shiny gold decorations.
Education in Petersburg
Students living in Petersburg attend schools within the Western Dubuque Community School District. For elementary school, children go to Dyersville Elementary School in Dyersville. Middle school students attend Drexler Middle School in Farley. Finally, high school students go to Western Dubuque High School in Epworth.
There are also Catholic schools available in the area. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Dyersville serves as a grade school. For high school, students can attend Beckman Catholic High School.
Over the years, the local Catholic schools have changed. In 1987, two schools, St. Boniface School in New Vienna and SS. Peter & Paul School in Petersburg, joined together to form Hennessy Catholic School. Later, in the fall of 2013, all classes for Hennessy Catholic School moved into the Petersburg building. However, Archbishop Hennessy Catholic School eventually closed completely in 2018.
