Pittsburg, Kansas, US is a city in Crawford County, founded in 1876. It was named after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was originally a mining town, with lead and zinc mining being the main industries. The city is home to Pittsburg State University, which was established in 1903 as the Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School. The university is a major contributor to the city's economy and culture. The Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield, a notable landmark and a site of the largest Civil War battle in Kansas, is located near Pittsburg.
Dollar General takes the top spot among Dollar Stores and Deep Discount Stores in Pittsburg, Kansas with 4 locations as of April 12, 2024. Dollar Tree is in second place with 1 locations.