Pike County, Indiana
Petersburg Real Estate and Local Guide
Petersburg is a small rural county seat in southwestern Indiana, laid out in 1817 and named for early landowner Peter Brenton. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Petersburg best.
About the area
Living in Petersburg, IN
Petersburg is the county seat of Pike County, the first county organized after Indiana became a state.
The housing market
Homes in Petersburg
- About 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 76.1% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $94,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Petersburg home
Pike County Courthouse
The county seat courthouse on the public square, present building erected in 1922
Gil Hodges boyhood home area
Hall of Fame Dodgers first baseman and manager grew up on Main Street in Petersburg
Buffalo Trace and Lincoln Heritage Trail
Historic overland routes that pass through the Petersburg area
Hornady Park
Pike County park with the Kiefer Splash Park, fishing pond, playground, and trailhead for the Five-Mile Walking Trail
Prides Creek Park
County park near the I-69 exit with camping, a sandy beach, boating, fishing, and a top-rated disc golf course
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.