Pittsburg, Florida facts for kids

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This article is about the Florida town, for the major city see Pittsburgh, for other locations see Pittsburg (disambiguation).

Pittsburg is a town in southern Polk County, Florida, United States at Latitude 27.65361 and Longitude: -81.50278, named for the industrial heritage of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its elevation is 105 feet (32 m). It was mostly known for phosphate mining and a heavy industry rail spur (since abandoned), used mainly for transporting phosphates and cattle. It is approximately five miles (8 km) north of Avon Park, Florida.

Municipalities and communities of Polk County, Florida, United States
Cities
Towns
Village
  • Highland Park
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Ghost town
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 27°39′14″N 81°30′09″W / 27.65389°N 81.5025°W / 27.65389; -81.5025


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