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Pittsburg Kansas Map

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City	Pittsburg
State	Kansas (KS)
County	Crawford County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.410884
Longitude	-94.70496
Population	20,646
Density	609.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	66762
Area Code	913
County Seat	Girard
School District	Pittsburg Unified School District 250

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About Pittsburg, Kansas

Pittsburg is a locality in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 20,646. The population density is 609.6 people per km². Pittsburg is located at 37.4109°N, 94.7050°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pittsburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 66762.

Pittsburg defines its presence through the vast, quiet expanse of the southeastern Kansas plains where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered. It lies 22.6 miles northwest of Webb City, MO (from Webb City, MO: bearing 324°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south-southwest of Frontenac. The landscape surrounding Pittsburg remains defined by gentle, sun-drenched elevations, with the modest incline of Breezy Hill rising nine miles away to break the flat continuity of the earth. First Cow Creek meanders through the landscape just one mile from the center, its banks lined with sturdy cottonwoods that lean toward the water as if listening to the steady, rhythmic pulse of the plains. For those seeking the stillness of deeper waters, Number 180 Reservoir offers a quiet reflection of the Kansas sky six miles out. The light at dusk here possesses a particular amber quality, turning the prairie grass into a sea of burnished copper before the long shadows of evening take hold.

Pittsburg emerged from the rugged earth as a center of deep-soil ambition, built upon the hard labor of coal extraction that once fueled the growth of the entire region. The local economy has since transitioned from its industrial roots toward a diversified base that balances manufacturing with the intellectual contributions of the local university. Residents of Pittsburg observe the legacy of those early mining days in the resilient, practical character of the architecture that anchors the downtown blocks. This endurance is mirrored in the way the local economy adapts to the seasons, moving with the slow, deliberate pace of a place that understands the value of stability. The air in Pittsburg carries the scent of turned soil and distant industry, a reminder of the generations who shaped this ground into a lasting place of work and residence.

Cultural life in Pittsburg finds its expression in the communal gatherings at Schlanger Park, where the laughter of neighbors provides a soundtrack to the long, warm afternoons. The identity of Pittsburg is colored by the scholarly pursuits found at Pittsburg State University, an institution that serves as a beacon for regional talent and academic rigor. One notable figure who once walked these streets was the celebrated writer William Inge, whose plays captured the quiet, intense dramas of the American midsection with unparalleled clarity. For those who enjoy a walk through the landscape, the Franklin Sidewalk provides a measured path through the surrounding terrain, eight miles from the center, offering a quiet vantage point to observe the shifting clouds. Life here operates with a steady, unpretentious grace, where the rhythm of the day is dictated less by the clock and more by the enduring character of the people who call the plains their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Railroad Depot (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 194° S
Schlanger Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 088° E
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 309° NW
Gus the Gorilla (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 174° S
Mined Land Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 290° W
Frontenac (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 021° N
Crawford Fishing Lake Number One (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 001° N
Shawnee Trail Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 077° E
Miners Hall Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 360° N
Franklin Community Center & Heritage Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 000° N
Wah-Sha-She Prairie (Conservation Area) — 8.7 mi, 141° SE
Prairie State Park (State Park) — 9.5 mi, 046° NE
Page Dragline (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 234° SW
Big Brutus (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 234° SW
Columbus Telephone Company 100 Year Memorial (Monument) — 18.3 mi, 204° SW
Praying Hands (Monument) — 22.9 mi, 145° SE
Kneeling Miner Statue (Monument) — 22.9 mi, 145° SE
Mining Days Amphitheater (Theatre) — 23.0 mi, 145° SE
Tow Mater (Attraction) — 23.1 mi, 171° S
Brush Creek Bridge (Viewpoint) — 23.4 mi, 185° S
Galena Mining & Historical Museum (Museum) — 23.5 mi, 172° S
Everett J. Ritchie Tri-State Mineral Museum (Museum) — 23.9 mi, 159° S
Dorothea B. Hoover Historical Museum (Museum) — 23.9 mi, 159° S
National Historical Cookie Cutter Exhibit (Gallery) — 23.9 mi, 159° S
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 24.0 mi, 154° SE
Parsons Theater (Cinema) — 31.0 mi, 261° W
George Washington Carver National Monument (National Monument) — 34.6 mi, 147° SE · 241 acres
Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 50.2 mi, 183° S · 8,813 acres
Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 53.7 mi, 004° N · 15k acres
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 69.1 mi, 137° SE · 1.5M acres

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