Pittsburg, Van Buren County, Iowa
Pittsburg is an unincorporated community in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. It is located at 40.75639ºN and 91.99167ºW.
Pittsburg, Iowa | |
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  Pittsburg, Iowa Location within the state of Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 40°44′47″N 91°59′31″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 52565 |
| Area code(s) | 319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 460198 |
History
Pittsburg was laid out in 1839, and it was originally known as Rising Sun.[1] It was named from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Geography
Pittsburg is located at 40°44′47″N 91°59′31″W (40.75639, -91.99167).[2]
Notable person
Phil Stong was born in Pittsburg on January 27, 1899
gollark: Over the long term, no electricity means industrial farming and water supply collapse.
gollark: Me too. Also a slimesling.
gollark: Anyway, the ones I fought just sat there roaring somewhat and exploding.
gollark: To deal with being dropped, consider slime boots.
gollark: One killed me when I was exploring 5000 blocks away. That was very irritating.
References
- The History of Van Buren County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. pp. 496.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Van Buren County | |
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