Petersburg, ND
- Elevation
- 1,534 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked into Nelson County along Highway 2, Petersburg is a quiet, friendly community with deep railroad roots and a fun backstory. In 1884, two neighboring homesteaders decided to build a stop on the Great Northern Railway and flipped a coin to see who got naming rights. Levi Peterson won the toss, christening the new townsite. Today, this peaceful prairie town is home to around 160 people who appreciate a close-knit neighborhood feel and plenty of room to breathe.
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