Pittsburg is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

in Van Buren County,

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, 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

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. Pittsburg's population was 80 in 1925.

Geography

Pittsburg is located at (40.75639, -91.99167).

Notable person

Phil Stong was born in Pittsburg on January 27, 1899

References

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