Petersburg, Madison County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Petersburg
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 Petersburg, Madison County, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 1,991 ft (607 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28753
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 992096 |
Petersburg is a small, quiet place in North Carolina. It's not a big city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county.
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Discovering Petersburg
Petersburg is located in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, in a part of the state called Madison County. You can find it along North Carolina Highway 213.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Petersburg doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or a town council. Instead, the county government, which is Madison County in this case, takes care of things like roads and services for the people living there.
High Up in the Mountains
Petersburg sits at an elevation of 1,991 feet (or about 607 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, offering cool air and pretty views.
Part of a Bigger Area
Even though Petersburg is a small community, it's considered part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. This just means it's connected to the larger Asheville city area for things like jobs and services.
