Petersburg, California
Former settlement in California, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Petersburg (also, Petersburgh and Greenhorn) is a former settlement in Kern County, California.[1] It was located on Greenhorn Creek 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west-northwest of Miracle Hot Springs,[2] at an elevation of 4731 feet (1442 m).[1] Petersburg still appeared on maps as of 1956.[1]
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Petersburg | |
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Former settlement | |
Coordinates: 35°36′09″N 118°36′13″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Kern County |
Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
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A post office operated at Petersburgh from 1858 to 1863.[2] The place was named for Peter Gardett, early merchant there.[2]