Petersburg, California
Ghost town in California, United States
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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]
CountryUnited States
Elevation4,731 ft (1,442 m)
Petersburg | |
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  Petersburg Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 35°36′09″N 118°36′13″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
A post office operated at Petersburgh from 1858 to 1863.[2] The place was named for Peter Gardett, early merchant there.[2]
