Pittsburg, Van Buren County, Iowa facts for kids
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Pittsburg, Iowa
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 Pittsburg, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
52565
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 460198 |
Pittsburg is a small, quiet place in Van Buren County, Iowa, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of the larger county, not a separate town. It's located in the southeastern part of Iowa.
History of Pittsburg
Pittsburg was first planned and settled in 1839. When it was first created, people called it "Rising Sun." Later, it was renamed Pittsburg to honor the much larger city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1925, about 80 people lived in Pittsburg.
Geography of Pittsburg
Pittsburg is located at these coordinates: 40.75639 degrees North and 91.99167 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The elevation of Pittsburg is 587 feet above sea level.
Notable Person from Pittsburg
A famous writer named Phil Stong was born in Pittsburg. He was born on January 27, 1899.
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Pittsburg in Van Buren County Iowa in 1903
