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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 3 miles away.
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1866 establishments, United States national cemeteries, Protected areas of Dinwiddie County, Virginia

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 2 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

Battle of Peebles's Farm

The Battle of Peebles's Farm (or Poplar Springs Church) was the western part of a simultaneous Union offensive against the Confederate works guarding Petersburg and Richmond, Virginia, during the Siege of Petersburg in the American Civil War.

Located at 37.1705, -77.4537 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 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

Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts And Technology

The Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts And Technology (locally and colloquially sometimes known as ARGS, ARGSAT, Appomattox, or the Governor's School) is a public regional magnet high school in downtown Petersburg, Virginia. One of 18 Virginia Governor's Schools, it draws students from 14 localities: Chesterfield, Richmond, Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Prince George, Powhatan, Sussex, Surry, Charles City, Amelia, Southampton and Franklin City.

Located at 37.2256, -77.4114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Public high schools in Virginia, Magnet schools in Virginia, National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology schools, Educational institutions established in 1999, Education in Petersburg, Virginia, 1999 establishments in 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 2 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 2 miles away.
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Minor league baseball venues, College baseball venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Virginia, Petersburg, Virginia

Fort Gregg

Fort Gregg was a Confederate fort located near Petersburg, Virginia. The battle for Fort Gregg occurred on April 2, 1865, in Dinwiddie County near the outskirts of Petersburg.

Located at 37.1981, -77.4502 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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American Civil War forts in Virginia, Buildings and structures in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Virginia in the American Civil War