Place:Pittsburg, Polk, Florida, United States

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NamePittsburg
TypeInhabited place
Coordinates27.65°N 81.5°W
Located inPolk, Florida, United States
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Pittsburg is a town in southern Polk County, Florida, United States at Latitude 27.65361 and Longitude: -81.50278, named for the industrial heritage of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its elevation is . 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, Florida.

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