National Battlefield · Virginia, United States
Petersburg National Battlefield
Petersburg National Battlefield is a national battlefield in Virginia, United States, covering 9,620 acres (3,893 ha), established in 1926.
National Battlefield · Virginia, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia, United States |
| Area | 9,620 acres (3,893 ha) |
| Established | 1926 |
| Coordinates | 37.2194° N, 77.3614° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Petersburg National Battlefield
Petersburg National Battlefield is a National Park Service unit preserving sites related to the American Civil War Siege of Petersburg (1864–65). The battlefield is divided between unincorporated Prince George County, and the independent city of Petersburg, both in Virginia, and includes outlying components in Hopewell, Prince George County, and Dinwiddie County. Over 140,000 people visit the park annually.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 19.9 miles away
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) · Norfolk, United States · 67.8 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 114.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Petersburg National Battlefield?
Petersburg National Battlefield is in Virginia, United States (37.2194° N, 77.3614° W).
When was Petersburg National Battlefield established?
Petersburg National Battlefield was established in 1926, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Petersburg National Battlefield?
Petersburg National Battlefield covers 9,620 acres (3,893 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petersburg_National_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/pete/ — Official park page.