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
Unincorporated community
Pittsburg, Iowa
Location within the state of Iowa
Coordinates: 40°44′47″N 91°59′31″W
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyVan Buren
Elevation
587 ft (179 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
52565
Area code(s)319
GNIS feature ID460198

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

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References
  1. The History of Van Buren County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. pp. 496.
  2. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.



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