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Pittsburg is a small, quiet place in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a town or city would. Instead, it's managed by the county government.

Pittsburg got its name because of a famous city: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. That city is well-known for its history in industry and making things.

Where is Pittsburg Located?

Pittsburg is found in the northeastern part of Mississippi. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°33′05″N 88°12′20″W / 34.5514849°N 88.2055987°W / 34.5514849; -88.2055987. The land there is about 557 feet (170 m) above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's also not right at sea level.

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