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Pittsburg, Texas

Pittsburg is the seat of Camp County, a heavily timbered area. The city is also a commercial center for farming, poultry and livestock. Pittsburg yields a large peach production (one of top ten peach-producing counties in the state), plus blueberries and blackberries, with some growers offering pick-your-own opportunities. Vintage grocery, hardware and drug stores and antique shops are also present in the city.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Witness Park and Prayer Tower

A gift to the city from businessman Bo Pilgrim, the tower features four Paccard bells from France and a chapel that never closes. The 75-foot tower's chapel offers a quiet refuge for visitors. In the park is a gurgling fountain and a life-size bronze which shows Jesus washing the disciple Peter'

Pittsburg, TX Historic Markers

Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Center & Museum

Housed in old Cotton Belt Railroad depot. Exhibits include artifacts, photos and documents from 1854

Pittsburg, TX Museums

Ezekiel Airship

In 1902 an inspired preacher-inventor built an airship based on description in Biblical book of Ezekiel. Said to have flown briefly, the machine was destroyed in a rail accident on way to St. Louis World's Fair, 1904

Pittsburg, TX History

Princedale Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2

Pittsburg, TX Golf Courses

Things to do near Pittsburg, TX

Polk County Museum

Historical items including Early American glassware, Indian artifacts, tools and relics of early settlers, early logging and ...

Beaver Brook Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Stephen F. Austin Mast Arboretum

Started in 1985, this was the first arboretum at a university in Texas. Special features include an 11-acre arboretum of rare...

Martin Creek Lake Fishing

Martin Creek Lake has standing timber, several creek channels, some lily pads and plenty of shore line structure. Catfishing...