Pittsburg, Van Buren County, Iowa
Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States
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Pittsburg is an unincorporated community in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. It is located at 40.75639ºN and 91.99167ºW.
Pittsburg, Iowa | |
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  Pittsburg, Iowa Location within the state of Iowa  Pittsburg, Iowa Pittsburg, Iowa (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 40°44′47″N 91°59′31″W | |
| 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 |
| Area code | 319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 460198 |
History
Pittsburg was laid out in 1839, and it was originally known as Rising Sun.[1] It was named in honor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg's population was 80 in 1925.[2] The population was 55 in 1940.[3]
Geography
Pittsburg is located at 40°44′47″N 91°59′31″W (40.75639, -91.99167).[4]
Notable person
Phil Stong was born in Pittsburg on January 27, 1899
