New Pittsburg, Indiana facts for kids
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New Pittsburg, Indiana
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 New Pittsburg, Indiana
Location in Indiana
New Pittsburg, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47390
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-53442 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449701 |
New Pittsburg is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
New Pittsburg was platted in 1856. The community took its name from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A post office was established at New Pittsburgh in 1858, and remained in operation until 1907.
Geography
New Pittsburg is located at 40°18′27″N 84°53′57″W / 40.30750°N 84.89917°W.
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