Petersburg Old Town Historic District

Petersburg Old Town Historic District is an urban neighborhood containing 174 buildings dating from the late 1700s to the 1900s. The collection includes residences, churches, a former railroad station, and banking buildings constructed in different architectural styles.

The neighborhood developed in the late 1700s and expanded with commerce and railroads during the 1800s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, with its boundaries extended in 2008.

The district reflects how different communities shaped and used churches, banks, and commercial buildings across generations. The structures tell stories of residents who lived and worked here, revealing their daily priorities and values.

Visitors can walk through the neighborhood to view the buildings, as they are concentrated in the city center. Some structures are freely visible from the street, while certain museums and galleries require admission and have limited hours.

The neighborhood contains a rare collection of railroad and banking architecture from when Petersburg was a major commercial hub. These buildings reveal how the city's economic importance left its mark on the built environment.