Petersburg, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Petersburg, Michigan
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Looking west along East Center Street
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Location within Monroe County
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 Petersburg, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Petersburg, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe |
| Settled | 1824 |
| Established | 1836 |
| Incorporated | 1869 (village) 1967 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,171 |
| • Density | 2,425.5/sq mi (936.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49270
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| Area code(s) | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-63800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0634708 |
Petersburg is a small city in Monroe County, Michigan. In 2020, about 1,171 people lived there. It is one of the smallest cities in Michigan based on its land area.
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History of Petersburg
Early Settlement and Naming
The area where Petersburg now stands was first settled around 1824 by a man named Richard Peters. He became the first postmaster in 1831.
Later, in 1836, Thomas Cole and Austin Wing officially started the community. They bought land from Richard Peters. The post office was first called "Summerfield."
Becoming a Village and City
In 1863, the post office name changed to "Petersburgh." The community became an official village in 1869.
The post office name was shortened to "Petersburg" in 1893. Many years later, in 1967, Petersburg changed from a village to a city.
Geography of Petersburg
Petersburg is located in the western part of Monroe County. It is about 17 miles (27 km) west of Monroe, which is the county seat.
The city covers a total area of about 0.49 square miles (1.27 square kilometers). A very small part of this area is water. The River Raisin, a river that flows into Lake Erie, touches the northwest edge of the city.
Population and People
Petersburg has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the city:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 420 | — | |
| 1890 | 408 | −2.9% | |
| 1900 | 468 | 14.7% | |
| 1910 | 490 | 4.7% | |
| 1920 | 514 | 4.9% | |
| 1930 | 705 | 37.2% | |
| 1940 | 789 | 11.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,001 | 26.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,018 | 1.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,227 | 20.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,222 | −0.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,201 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,157 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,146 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,171 | 2.2% | |
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Petersburg in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,146 people living in Petersburg. Most residents were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
About 35% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the city was about 36.6 years old.
Education in Petersburg
Students in Petersburg attend schools that are part of the Summerfield Schools district.
Famous People from Petersburg
- Elizabeth C. Crosby: She was a very smart scientist who studied the brain. She was born in Petersburg.
Images for kids
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Downtown Petersburg in 2010 -
Summerfield–Petersburg Library -
Petersburg City Hall -
U.S. Post Office in Petersburg
See also
In Spanish: Petersburg (Míchigan) para niños
