PITTSBURG

Population 4,153

Altitude 398

General

Seat of Camp County, a heavily timbered area, also a commercial center for farming, poultry and livestock. Large peach production(one of top ten peach-producing counties in state), plus blueberries and blackberries, with some growers offering pick your own opportunities. Vintage grocery, hardware, and drug stores and antique shops.

For information on accommodations, restaurants, and events, stop by the chamber of commerce office at 202 Jefferson St. or call 903/856-3442.

Attractions

• 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. Historical marker at original building site, Pittsburg Foundry, Fulton St. Full size replica of airship is displayed in downtown restaurant. (View during business hours; food purchase not required.)
• LAKES-Bob Sandlin, Lake O'the pines. Other area lakes include Welsh, Cypress Springs and Monticello. Trophy bass of 13 and 14 lbs. are not unusual. A 15 lb. 3 3/4 oz. giant was taken from Welsh in Dec. 1983.
• NORTHEAST TEXAS RURAL HERITAGE Center & Museum-Housed in old Cotton Belt Railroad depot. Exhibits include artifacts, photos and documents from 1854 when town established. Also antique farm equipment and other memorabilia. Open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Train Depot on Marshall St.

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