Pittsburg, Indiana

Pittsburg is an unincorporated community in Tippecanoe Township, Carroll County, Indiana.  It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. 

History
Pittsburg was laid out in 1836.  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. 

It was likely named after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

Geography
Pittsburg is located at , 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. 

References

Category:Unincorporated communities in Carroll County, Indiana
Category:Lafayette metropolitan area, Indiana
Category:Unincorporated communities in Indiana