Petersburg in Boone County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Welcome to Petersburg
Founded 1789
Erected by Petersburg Civic Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 3.926′ N, 84° 52.282′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Kentucky, in Boone County. Marker is on 3rd Street (Kentucky Route 3608) 0.1 miles west of Mill Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3131 3rd St, Petersburg KY 41080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tanner’s Station 1789 (approx. ¼ mile away); Charles Clinton Fleek (1947-1969) / Medal of Honor Recipient (approx. ¼ mile away); Lewis Loder (1819-1905) / Petersburg Distillery (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Welcome to Petersburg (approx. 0.3 miles away); Steamboat Clinton (approx. 1.6 miles away in Indiana); George Street Bridge (approx. 1.6 miles away in Indiana); History of the Aurora Ferry Co., Inc. (approx. 1.6 miles away in Indiana); Aurora (approx. 1.7 miles away in Indiana). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
