Petersburg, Indiana
City · Population 2,269 · #187 in Indiana
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About Petersburg
Petersburg is a small town in southwestern Indiana counting 2,269 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Petersburg is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.58 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,436 residents per square mile.
📰 Petersburg News Today
- Kanye West to become biggest western act to play in Russia since start of Ukraine war The Guardian · Aug 18
- Kanye West to Perform 2 Shows in Russia’s St. Petersburg This October Kyiv Post · Aug 18
- FT: Trump representative held secret meeting with Kremlin officials in St Petersburg Українська правда · Aug 18
- IndyCar will rev up another season in St. Petersburg, with NASCAR trucks again along for the ride WUSF · Aug 13
- Rapper Ye Set to Perform in St. Petersburg in October The Moscow Times · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Petersburg Unique
- One of 13 places in the US named Petersburg — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Petersburg
- Fish Hut — pizza
- Mi Patio
- Pete's Drive-In — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Edith Barrett Memorial History Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Petersburg
- Hornady Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Petersburg
- Petersburg Elementary School
- Pike Central High School
- Pike Central Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,269
Rank in state#187 of 566
Land area1.58 sq mi
Density1,436/sq mi
Coordinates38.4919, -87.2823