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Petersburg Pennington Alley 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. Situated along the James River and at the confluence of the James and Appomattox rivers, the Petersburg Area played a significant role in our nation’s early days and continues to be a region of great historic, commercial and economic importance.

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People's Cemetery

15 W. Bank Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
Upper Appomattox Canal

15 W. Bank Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
Washington Street United Methodist Church

14 East Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
Second Hand Rose

11 North Sycamore Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
Scotty's Ice Cream and Snack Bar

106 N.
Petersburg, VA 23834

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