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  1. The history of Petersburg, Virginia, United States as a modern settlement begins in the 17th century when it was first settled. The city was incorporated in 1748. It was occupied by the British during the American Revolutionary War , and Major-General William Phillips died of fever at Blandford (later a neighborhood of Petersburg) during bombardment from the Marquis de Lafayette 's positions ...

  2. Dinwiddie is located in southern Virginia, southwest of the independent city of Petersburg, which separated from the county (and adjacent Prince George County) in 1871. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 507 square miles (1,310 km 2 ), of which 504 square miles (1,310 km 2 ) is land and 3.5 square miles (9.1 km 2 ) (0.7%) is water. [4]

  3. Historic Petersburg Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 691, Petersburg, VA 23804 Telephone: 804-732-2096 Fax: 804-733-0867

  4. Petersburg. The Petersburg area has a firm place in our nation’s history books. From the founding of the Citie of Henricus in 1611 in Chesterfield County to Revolutionary and Civil War battles fought in Petersburg, the area was destined to become a place of importance in Virginia and American history.

  5. Pamplin Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier,, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd, toll-free: +1-877-726-7546. On the outskirts of Petersburg in Dinwiddie County, this park and museum are must-see attractions for anyone interested in the Civil War.

  6. Explore information about Petersburg, including history, demographics, events, news, parks and facilities, and more.

  7. Government Center P.O. Drawer 70 14010 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841 Phone: 804-469-4500 Fax: 804-469-4503

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