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Petersburg, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 416 · #796 in Pennsylvania
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Petersburg is a borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was a stop on the former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line between Tyrone and Huntingdon and the junction point for the Petersburg Branch.

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About Petersburg

Petersburg is a tiny community in central Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 416.

Officially, Petersburg is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,261 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Petersburg Unique

  • One of 13 places in the US named Petersburg — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)416
Rank in state#796 of 1,013
Land area0.33 sq mi
Density1,261/sq mi
Coordinates40.5726, -78.0506

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