Pittsburg, Florida

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Pittsburg is an unincorporated community in southern Polk County, Florida, United States,[1] named for the city in Pennsylvania. Its elevation is 105 feet (32 m). It was mostly known for phosphate mining and a heavy industry rail spur (since abandoned), used mainly for transporting phosphates and cattle. It is approximately five miles (8 km) north of Avon Park.

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  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved May 11, 2025.

27°39′14″N 81°30′09″W / 27.65389°N 81.50250°W / 27.65389; -81.50250



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