Both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War are prominent in Petersburg's history. The City is well known for the Battle of the Crater when Union troops attempted to tunnel under Confederate lines with disastrous results. The siege of Petersburg precipitated Lee's surrender and the end of the war. Today, the City retains established manufacturing and tourism based industries. It is conveniently located for manufacturers which distribute their products on the east Coast. *taken from the City of Petersburg Website

Helpful Links:
City of Petersburg Website - Offical Website for City of Petersburg
Petersburg National Battlefield - National Park Service Website
Petersburg.com - Petersburg on the Net
Tricities Va - Internet Business Directory