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Monroe County, Michigan

Petersburg

A small city on the River Raisin in western Monroe County, about 29 road miles north of downtown Toledo.

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1,171Population

458Households

76.2%Homeownership Rate

37.6 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Petersburg

Petersburg is a small city in western Monroe County, about 17 miles west of Monroe and the same distance east of Adrian. Richard Peters settled the area as early as 1824 and became the first postmaster when the Summerfield post office opened in 1831. In 1836, Monroe natives Thomas Cole and Austin Wing formally laid out the community on land bought from Peters. The post office was renamed Petersburgh in 1863, and the spelling was shortened to Petersburg in 1893. The community incorporated as a village in 1869 and as a city in 1967. At 0.49 square miles, it is the second-smallest city by land area in Michigan, and the River Raisin forms part of its northwest edge. City Hall and the Summerfield–Petersburg Library stand along Center Street downtown.

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Stats: 2020 Census (Demographic and Housing Characteristics), Petersburg city. Photo: Notorious4life / Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

At a Glance

CountyMonroe

Incorporated1869 (village), 1967 (city)

Distance to Toledo~29 miles

ZIP Code49270

Land Area0.48 sq mi

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Petersburg

One of Michigan's Smallest Cities

At 0.49 square miles, Petersburg is the second-smallest city by land area in Michigan, after Clarkston.

Founded in the 1830s

Settled by Richard Peters in 1824 and laid out in 1836, Petersburg became a village in 1869 and a city in 1967.

On the River Raisin

The River Raisin, a Lake Erie tributary, forms part of the city's northwest edge.

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Parks & Recreation

Petersburg Parks

Fernstrom Park

N Division St, Petersburg

Wooded trails
Charcoal grill

Petersburg State Game Area

Summerfield Township, southeast of Petersburg (Lulu Rd and Teal Rd area)

About 616 acres of state land
Hunting
Wildlife viewing
Parking areas

West County Park (Monroe County)

13980 Rightmire Rd, Dundee Township

60 acres fronting the River Raisin
Natural area with native plantings
River access
Hiking

Summerfield Schools

Petersburg Schools

Public

Summerfield Elementary School232 E Elm St, Petersburg, MI 49270
Summerfield Junior & Senior High School17555 Ida West Rd, Petersburg, MI 49270

School assignment is based on home address, and district boundaries do not always follow township or ZIP Code lines. Contact Summerfield Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Petersburg FAQ

What is Petersburg, Michigan known for?

Petersburg is known as one of Michigan's smallest cities by land area, second only to Clarkston, and for its historic downtown along Center Street near the River Raisin.

How far is Petersburg from downtown Toledo?

Petersburg is about 29 miles by road from downtown Toledo, Ohio. In a straight line, Toledo is about 21 miles to the south.

What school district serves Petersburg?

Petersburg is served by Summerfield Schools. Summerfield Elementary is at 232 East Elm Street, and the junior and senior high school is at 17555 Ida West Road.

When was Petersburg founded?

Richard Peters settled the area around 1824, and the community was formally laid out in 1836. It incorporated as a village in 1869 and as a city in 1967.

Where can I enjoy the outdoors near Petersburg?

Fernstrom Park in town has wooded trails. The Petersburg State Game Area to the southeast is open for hunting and wildlife viewing, and Monroe County's West County Park on Rightmire Road offers River Raisin frontage and hiking.

What is the population of Petersburg?

The city of Petersburg had 1,171 residents and 458 households in the 2020 Census.

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