Petersburg
in Burke County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.707 and -81.671 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 42' 23" and W -81° 40' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:54 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:12 am and 5:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Petersburg

Petersburg in Burke County (North Carolina) is located in United States about 337 mi (or 542 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Petersburg is now 07:54 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Petersburg, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hickory Regional Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 51 mi (or 82 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Morganton, Lenoir, Marion, Shelby and Rutherfordton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 38%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 21% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Monday, 25th of November 2024

16°C (62 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Comfort Inn & Suites

Address
1,6 mi
1273 Burkemont Avenue
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Morganton

Address
1,5 mi
115 Bush Drive
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PLAZA INN MORGANTON

Address
1,4 mi
2042 SOUTH STERLING STREET
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sleep Inn Morganton

Address
1,4 mi
2400A South Sterling Street
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Plaza Inn Morganton

Address
1,4 mi
2402 South Sterling Street
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Morganton

Address
1,4 mi
2400 South Sterling Street
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN & SUITES MORGANTON

Address
1,6 mi
1100 BURKEMONT AVENUE I-40 AT EXIT 103
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Downtown Morganton Christmas Parade 2012

Published: December 07, 2012
Length: 18:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: City of Morganton

Everyone enjoyed the Downtown Morganton Christmas Parade Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012, sponsored by the Morganton Downtown Development Association!


Guided Tour of Morganton NC - Autumn 2014 Part 2

Published: October 24, 2014
Length: 02:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

Part 2 of my GoPro Hero4 Superview tour of Morganton, NC on October 23 of 2014. This one shows Freedom High School, the Historic Homes Section of Hickory, Ingles Shopping center, the Chamber...


Guided Tour of Morganton NC - Autumn 2014 Part 3

Published: October 24, 2014
Length: 55:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

Here's Part 3 of my guided driving tour of Morganton, NC in Superview from a GoPro Hero4 mounted to the windshield of my Honda Civic. In this segment we see Case Farms, the NC School for the...


Guided Tour of Morganton NC - Autumn 2014 Part 1

Published: October 24, 2014
Length: 51:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

This is part 1 of a driving tour of Morganton NC that will be uploaded in 6 parts. In this video I drive from Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge (old Grace Hospital), up Highway 18 to Highway...


DJ CHILANGO Asheville triple matrimonio (Morganton NC)

Published: November 24, 2014
Length: 06:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dj chilango

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Morganton NC Driving Tour Autumn Part 1 - New Shopping Center Morganton Heights

Published: November 07, 2013
Length: 42:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

This is part 1 of my Autumn driving tour of Burke County and Morganton, NC. My goal with this 6-part series of videos is just to show how pretty the fall foliage is in Burke County in early...


City of Morganton fire engineers work more in the field than the station

Published: July 18, 2014
Length: 19:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: City of Morganton

"The days of sitting around the fire station and playing cards have been gone for a long time. Between keeping up with regular duties, and maintaining our training, we stay very busy." Morganton...


Get Fit in Downtown Morganton!

Published: January 09, 2015
Length: 56:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: City of Morganton

Thanksgiving and Christmas have passed and we may be relishing those holiday feasts we enjoyed with friends and family, but we're heading into a brand new year. Now's the time focus on how...


Morganton, NC - Small Town Walk - Part 1

Published: October 26, 2013
Length: 52:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

A walk through downtown Morganton, NC with my GoPro Hero3+ camera. Part 1 includes the old Courthouse, Senator Sam Ervin Statue, Mimosa Theater, Downtown Shops, Farmer's Market, Green ...


Morganton NC Driving Tour Autumn Part 3 - West Union St & Downtown

Published: November 07, 2013
Length: 35:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

This is part 3 of my Autumn driving tour of Burke County and Morganton, NC. My goal with this 6-part series of videos is just to show how pretty the fall foliage is in Burke County in early...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Morganton, North Carolina

Morganton is a city in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. Reader's Digest included Morganton in its list of top ten places to raise a family. The population was 16,918 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Burke County. Morganton is one of the principal cities in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 35.7425, -81.6922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Burke County, North Carolina, Cities in North Carolina, County seats in North Carolina, Spanish colonization of the Americas, Native American history of North Carolina, The Unifour

Salem, North Carolina

Salem is a census-designated place (CDP) in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,906 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 35.7039, -81.6989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Burke County, North Carolina, Census-designated places in North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina, The Unifour

Grace Hospital (Morganton)

Grace Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit hospital located in Morganton, Burke County, NC. As of July, 2011 Grace Hospital had 184 patient beds. The hospital anchors Blue Ridge HealthCare's system of healthcare providers that includes other facilities such as Valdese Hospital, Grace Ridge Retirement Community, Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center, College Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center, Phifer Wellness Center and other physician practices.

Located at 35.7266, -81.6545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in North Carolina, Carolinas Healthcare System, Buildings and structures in Burke County, North Carolina

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is a state government institution in Morganton, NC. The Riddle Center provides treatment and care for persons with mental retardation. Formerly known as Western Carolina Center, it was renamed for its director, J. Iverson Riddle. Riddle, who served as director for the existence of the institution, resigned effective June 30, 2006. The new director, Art Robarge, began on August 15, 2006.

Located at 35.7159, -81.6725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Burke County, North Carolina, United States disability organizations

Petersburg, Burke County, North Carolina

Petersburg (formerly, Brittain Store) is an unincorporated community in Burke County, North Carolina. It lies at an elevation of 1175 feet (358 m). It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:35|42|23|N|81|40|15|W| |primary |name= }}

Located at 35.7064, -81.6708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in North Carolina, Populated places in Burke County, North Carolina, The Unifour

Broughton Hospital

Broughton Hospital is a psychiatric hospital located in Morganton, North Carolina. It is administered by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.

Located at 35.7313, -81.6729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Psychiatric hospitals in North Carolina, Kirkbride Plan hospitals, Hospitals established in 1883, Buildings and structures in Burke County, North Carolina

Western Piedmont Community College

Western Piedmont Community College is a small community college located in Morganton in western North Carolina. It is the home of the Sam J. Ervin Library, dedicated to the veteran U.S. senator, a Morganton native, who chaired the Senate Watergate hearings in 1973.

Located at 35.722, -81.6898 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Two-year colleges in the United States, Universities and colleges in North Carolina, Vocational education, North Carolina Community College System, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Burke County, North Carolina, Buildings and structures in Burke County, North Carolina

North Carolina School for the Deaf

The North Carolina School for the Deaf is a state-supported residential school for deaf children established in 1894, in Morganton, North Carolina, USA.

Located at 35.7312, -81.6851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools for the deaf in the United States, Schools in Burke County, North Carolina, Public high schools in North Carolina, Public middle schools in North Carolina, Public elementary schools in North Carolina


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Brittain Store, Petersburg