Pittsburg in Camp County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pittsburg
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. Pittsburg Marker
Inscription.
Pittsburg. . Anglo settlement of this area began in the 1850s. The W. H. Pitts (1815-1898) family arrived from Georgia in 1854, and soon were joined by more settlers from the southern United States. Pitts donated land for a townsite, which was named in his honor. In 1874, when Camp County was created from Upshur County, Pittsburg became county seat. Two railroad lines were built through the area by 1880, and in 1891 the citizens voted to incorporate their town. Pittsburg continues to serve as a transportation, business, marketing, and cultural center for the county.
Anglo settlement of this area began in the 1850s. The W. H. Pitts (1815-1898) family arrived from Georgia in 1854, and soon were joined by more settlers from the southern United States. Pitts donated land for a townsite, which was named in his honor. In 1874, when Camp County was created from Upshur County, Pittsburg became county seat. Two railroad lines were built through the area by 1880, and in 1891 the citizens voted to incorporate their town. Pittsburg continues to serve as a transportation, business, marketing, and cultural center for the county.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9805.)
Location. 32° 59.725′ N, 94° 58.101′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, Texas, in Camp County. Marker is on Market Street south of Quitman Street (State Route 11), on the right when traveling south. Located in Pendergrass Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Market Street, Pittsburg TX 75686, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shootout at the Pittsburg Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotton Belt Depot (within shouting
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
