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| History of Pittsburg |
Pittsburg has a
fascinating history and
was founded in 1855 by
Major William H. Pitts.
The city became the
county seat of Camp
County in 1874 and
incorporated in 1891.
Prior to Pitts' arrival
in 1854 the area had
been occupied by Caddo
Indians. They were
friendly and knew how to
be excellent farmers.
Many Caddo Indian
artifacts have been
discovered in Camp
County. For those of you
who are interested in
Genealogy, you may want
to visit Camp County
Genealogy Page, which is
part of the TXGenWeb
Project.
City government is
general law and is
governed by a Council
Mayor, elected for
two-year terms. The
city of Pittsburg was
declared an Official
Texas Main Street City
in 1986 by the Texas
Historical Commission.
The program has resulted
in over $4,000,000 in
restoration in the
downtown business
district.
Former mayor D.H. Abernathy, great,
great
nephew
of Major
W. H.
Pitts, brought
statewide
attention
to the
City of
Pittsburg
as a
result
of
several
TV news
programs.
He has
been
featured
for his
dedicated
service
to the
community
by
building
ten fire
trucks
and
wiring
several
public
buildings
free of
change
to
improve
the
quality
of life
for the
citizens
of
Pittsburg.
Recognized
by local
and
state
leaders
on
numerous
occasions,
Mr.
Abernathy
is truly
a
Pittsburg
landmark
that
generations,
past,
present,
and
future
will
reap the
benefits
of his
many
civic
contributions
for many
years to
come.
East Texas Medical
Center Pittsburg is a
49-bed hospital, with
two surgical suites and
a monitored care unit.
Features of the hospital
include: emergency
department providing
24-hour care with ground
ambulance transportation
provided by Camp County
EMS offering full mobile
intensive care unit
coverage for emergencies
as well as transfers.
Churches are an integral
part of the community.
Most have a full range
of ministries including
youth, preschool,
singles and seniors.
The city of Pittsburg
today offers its
residents a variety of
annual events and a
quality of life found in
few other places. The
rolling hills of
Northeast Texas, nestled
among soaring pine and
hardwood trees, provide
a warm, hometown
feeling. The city is
located approximately
mid way between Dallas,
Texas and Shreveport,
Louisiana only minutes
from the best of
shopping, nature
watching, medical care,
and world class
entertainment.
The Pittsburg
Independent School
District ranks among the
state's finest. It has a
low student to teacher
ratio, and it
consistently receives
recognition for academic
achievement as well as
strong sporting teams
and State Welding
Champions.
For more information
about Pittsburg, Texas
or Camp County you can
visit the Pittsburg City Site and the Camp County Site.
Here you can also find
information on how to
make your family or
business home in
Pittsburg, Texas. |
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