Welcome to Pittsburg ...
Pittsburg is located in Laurel County<1>.
The location of Pittsburg has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Pittsburg, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
When the people of Pittsburg refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Pittsburger<3>
Pittsburg is 1,140 feet [347 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Pittsburg lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Pittsburg (for example, toward Russell Springs), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
The area code for Pittsburg: (606)
The ZIP code for Pittsburg: 40755<5>
Communities Also Named Pittsburg ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 29 communities that are also named Pittsburg - they are located in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida (2), Georgia, Illinois (3), Indiana, Iowa, Kansas (4), Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico (2), North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Pittsburg.
Communities near Pittsburg ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Pittsburg.
- Corbin
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corbin
- Corbin is located in Whitley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,139 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corbin <6>
- Mount Vernon
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon is located in Rockcastle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,375 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Vernon <6>
- Manchester
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manchester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manchester
- Manchester is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,277 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manchester <6>
- McKee
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKee
- McKee is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 773 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McKee <6>
- Annville
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annville
- Annville is located in Jackson County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Annville <6>
- Livingston
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
- Livingston is located in Rockcastle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 213 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <6>
- Bernstadt
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Maplesville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplesville
- Maplesville is located in Laurel County
- Sublimity City
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sublimity City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sublimity City
- Sublimity City is located in Laurel County
- Greenmount
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenmount
- Greenmount is located in Laurel County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Pittsburg. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pittsburg.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pittsburg. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Pittsburg.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pittsburg. See our Newspapers Page for Pittsburg.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pittsburg ...
Looking for more information about Pittsburg? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Pittsburg, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Pittsburg.
Adding Pittsburg to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Pittsburg in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Pittsburg was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Pittsburg.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pittsburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Laurel, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Pittsburg refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Pittsburg may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pittsburg - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Pittsburg). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Pittsburg or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |