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 an unincorporated community in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. It is located at 40.75639ºN and 91.99167ºW.
History
Pittsburg was laid out in 1839, and it was originally known as Rising Sun. It was named in honor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg's population was 80 in 1925.
Geography
Pittsburg is located at 40°44′47″N 91°59′31″W / 40.74639°N 91.99194°W (40.75639, -91.99167).
Notable person
Phil Stong was born in Pittsburg on January 27, 1899
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