Pittsburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Pittsburg
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Carroll County's location in Indiana
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 Pittsburg, Indiana
Location in Carroll County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Carroll |
| Township | Tippecanoe |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| ZIP code |
46923
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| FIPS code | 18-60210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441211 |
Pittsburg is an unincorporated community in Tippecanoe Township, Carroll County, Indiana. It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Pittsburg was laid out in 1836. A post office was established at Pittsburg in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915. The name of the post office was officially spelled Pittsburgh until 1894.
It was likely named after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Geography
Pittsburg is located at 40°35′34″N 86°42′06″W / 40.59278°N 86.70167°W, on the west side of the Wabash River across from the town of Delphi. U.S. Route 421/State Road 39 passes through town on Monroe Street.
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The corner of Washington and Howard.
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The town's historical marker.
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Pittsburg's spring.
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