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Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg is an independent city in Virginia, United States, located on the Appomattox River and 23 miles south of the state capital of Richmond. The city's population was 32,420 as of 2010. The city's unique industrial past and its location as a transportation hub combined to create wealth for Virginia and the region. The location on the Appomattox River at the fall line (head-of-navigation of the U.S.

Located at 37.2128, -77.4003 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Virginia with African American majority populations, Cities in Virginia, Greater Richmond Region, African-American history of Virginia, Geography of Richmond, Virginia, History of Virginia, Petersburg, Virginia

Poplar Grove National Cemetery

Poplar Grove National Cemetery is near Petersburg, Virginia, and is managed as part of Petersburg National Battlefield.

Located at 37.1603, -77.4286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1866 establishments, United States national cemeteries, Protected areas of Dinwiddie County, Virginia

First Battle of Petersburg

The First Battle of Petersburg was an unsuccessful Union assault against the earthworks fortifications—the Dimmock Line—protecting the city of Petersburg, Virginia, June 9, 1864, during the American Civil War. Because of the rag-tag group of defenders involved, it is sometimes known as the Battle of Old Men and Young Boys.

Located at 37.2038, -77.3831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Petersburg Campaign, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Confederate victories of the American Civil War, Virginia in the American Civil War, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Conflicts in 1864, 1864 in Virginia

Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road

The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, also known as the First Battle of the Weldon Railroad, was fought June 21–23, 1864, near Petersburg, Virginia. It was the first of a series of battles during the Siege of Petersburg aimed at extending the Union siege lines to the west and cutting the rail lines supplying Petersburg.

Located at 37.1844, -77.3767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Petersburg Campaign, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Inconclusive battles of the American Civil War, 1864 in Virginia, Virginia in the American Civil War, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Conflicts in 1864

Battle of Globe Tavern

The Battle of Globe Tavern, also known as the Second Battle of the Weldon Railroad, fought August 18–21, 1864, south of Petersburg, Virginia, was the second attempt of the Union Army to sever the Weldon Railroad during the Siege of Petersburg of the American Civil War. A Union force under Maj. Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren destroyed miles of track and withstood strong attacks from Confederate troops under Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard and Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill.

Located at 37.1747, -77.4203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Petersburg Campaign, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War, Virginia in the American Civil War, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Conflicts in 1864, 1864 in Virginia

Richard Bland College

Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary (commonly, "Richard Bland College") is a public junior college with about 1,400 students located near Petersburg, Virginia. Named after Virginian statesman Richard Bland, RBC was established in 1960 by the Virginia General Assembly as a branch of the College of William and Mary and was once under the umbrella of "the Colleges of William and Mary". Though self-functioning, RBC is governed by William and Mary's Board of Visitors.

Located at 37.1574, -77.3984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1960, Universities and colleges in Virginia, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Petersburg, Virginia

First Baptist Church (Petersburg, Virginia)

First Baptist Church (est. 1774) was the first Baptist church in Petersburg, Virginia; one of the first African-American Baptist congregations in the United States, and one of the oldest black churches in the nation. It established one of the first local schools for black children in the nation. Its congregation was active during the 20th century Civil Rights Movement. Today it has the largest community outreach program in the city.

Located at 37.2233, -77.4039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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African-American history of Virginia, Baptist churches in Virginia, Baptist congregations established in the 18th century, Religious organizations established in 1774

Petersburg Sports Complex

The Petersburg Sports Complex is a multi-purpose athletic venue located in Petersburg, Virginia, USA. The facility includes four softball and one baseball field. In addition to the field, the facility features a concession stand, restrooms, press boxes, offices, a public address system, and a scoreboard. The baseball field is home to the Petersburg Generals of the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The baseball field's dimensions are 320 ft. down the lines, 350 ft.

Located at 37.1819, -77.3949 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Minor league baseball venues, College baseball venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Virginia, Petersburg, Virginia