Pittsburg, Indiana

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History

Pittsburg was laid out in 1836.[1] A post office was established at Pittsburg in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915. The name of the post office was officially spelled Pittsburgh until 1894.[2]

It was likely named after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[3]

Geography

Pittsburg is located on the west side of the Wabash River across from the town of Delphi. U.S. Route 421/State Road 39 passes through town on Monroe Street.

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