Pittsburg, Van Buren County, Iowa

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. The population was 55 in 1940.

Geography

Pittsburg is located at (40.75639, -91.99167).

Notable person

Phil Stong was born in Pittsburg on January 27, 1899

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