Petersburg

First established, Sept. 9, 1891, as a rural post office about 5 miles northeast, at the home of Capt. Zack Peters, whose wife, Margaret, was postmaster. Ed M. White built first house at present site, about 1895. When Peters family moved from area, in 1896, White assumed postmaster duties. In 1902, he opened the first business in Petersburg, a general mercantile store. The settlement incorporated in 1927, and elected Charles Schuler as mayor. After arrival of Fort Worth & Denver Railroad, in 1928, Petersburg became an agricultural marketing center for the area. 1973

Petersburg is a historical marker in Petersburg, Hale County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Hale County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 43 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.8785, -101.5959 near Petersburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lakeview School and Community (historical marker), about 8.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pearce Chapel - Strip Cemetery, Happy Union, and Abernathy.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5189004000. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.