While we don't have a date for the founding of Pittsboro, 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.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Pittsboro has a population of 190 people<2> (see below for details).
Pittsboro is 380 feet [116 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Pittsboro lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Pittsboro had an population of 190 people. This is a decrease of 5.94% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 10.38% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Pittsboro had a population of 202 people. This makes Pittsboro the county's 5th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 202 people, the population of Pittsboro decreased 4.72% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 212 people).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Pittsboro. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pittsboro.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pittsboro. 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 Pittsboro.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pittsboro. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Pittsboro.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pittsboro ...
Looking for more information about Pittsboro? 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 Pittsboro, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Pittsboro.
Adding Pittsboro to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of Mississippi's counties, including Calhoun, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pittsboro - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 662 code has been Overlayed with the 471 area code. New phone numbers in the Pittsboro area will be assigned with one of these codes: 662 or 471. As a result, placing a call in the Pittsboro area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
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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 village (such as Pittsboro). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Pittsboro or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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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.