Petersville (Alaska)
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Location in Alaska
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| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Alaska | ||
| Coordinates : | 62 ° 23 ′ N , 150 ° 5 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Alaska ( UTC − 9 / −8 ) | ||
| Residents : | 4 (as of 2010) | ||
| Population density : | 0 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 920.4 km 2 (approx. 355 mi 2 ) of which 917.0 km 2 (approx. 354 mi 2 ) are land |
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| Area code : | +1 907 | ||
| FIPS : | 02-60460 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 1407927 | ||
Petersville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Alaska in the United States . The area is west of Trapper Creek on Petersville Road , accessible from the George Parks Highway .
history
The area of today's CDP Petersville was first settled by indigenous people of the Dena'ina - Athabasques . Gold was discovered in the area in 1905 . In 1917 the Alaska Road Commission built a trade route to Talkeetna . Upon completion of the street, Petersville received a district post office . In 1921, 24 mines were operating in the Yentna Mining District . The Second World War led to the closure of almost all mines. In the late 1970s, many of the earlier mines were brought back into operation.
Demographics
At the time of the 2000 census ( US Census 2000 ) Petersville CDP had 27 residents on a land area of 917.0 km². The median age was 51.5 years (US national mean: 35.3 years). The per capita income (English per capita income ) amounted to US $ 43,200 (national average of USA: US $ 21,587). None of the residents had an income below the poverty line . 22.2% of the population are of German descent and 22.2% are of French descent. Many residents are retired . A lodge and several bed and breakfast accommodations are available in the area.