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Pittsburg, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pittsburg is an unincorporated community and coal town in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was named for the industrial heritage of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their post office has been open since 1882.[2]

CountryUnited States
Elevation
1,145 ft (349 m)
TimezoneUTC-6 (Eastern (EST))
ZIP codes
40755
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Pittsburg, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Pittsburg is located in Kentucky
Pittsburg
Pittsburg
Location in Kentucky
Pittsburg is located in the United States
Pittsburg
Pittsburg
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 37°9′36″N 84°6′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyLaurel
Elevation
1,145 ft (349 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP codes
40755
GNIS feature ID514634[1]
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History

On November 14, 2007, an EF0 tornado struck Pittsburg, traveling northwest from Bernstadt.[3]

Geography

Pittsburg is on Kentucky Route 6260, with a terminus at Hal Rogers Parkway near London. (see List of state highways in Kentucky (6000–6999))

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