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The county seat of Grant County, Petersburg, WV was not incorporated until 1920. Originally settled in 1745 by German colonists, Petersburg was named for Jacob Peterson, owner of the first general store in the area. The town's name changed to Lunice Creek in 1833 because a post office named Petersburg was already in existence in Virginia. After West Virginia achieved statehood, the community's name was changed back to Petersburg.
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Petersburg, WV
Petersburg, WV is located about: 13 miles southwest of Moorefield, WV.
Schools
Grant County Schools (http://www.grantcountyschools.com/)
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Maps
(http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=Petersburg&state=WV&pop=2423&county=Grant&lat=38.9925&lon=-79.1242&elev=937)
Map of Petersburg, WV (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=Petersburg&state=WV&pop=2423&county=Grant&lat=38.9925&lon=-79.1242&elev=937) showing streets and highways, and nearby airports, parks, hospitals, buildings, churches, cemeteries, trails and other points of interest; with link to driving directions.
Topo map (http://www.wvexp.com/Topo_Maps_WV/index.php?title=Petersbur&lat=38.9925&lon=-79.1242) of Petersburg, WV and vicinity
Census Data
Population: 2,423 (2000 Census)
Geodata
Elevation: 937 feet
Longitude: -79.1242
Latitude: 38.9925
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