Pittsburg was purposely located in the center of the Cherokee-Crawford coal field of southeastern Kansas in 1876

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Images of America Book: Emporia,KS, By Steven F. Hanschu and Darla Hodges Mallein sluice box Pittsburg was purposely located inThese books are packed with images and stories about the history in this area. They are perfect for research or just a good read. Established in February 1857, Emporia's founding fathers named their new business venture Emporia after a flourishing market center in Ancient Carthage. Located in the east central part of Kansas, Emporia is known as the "Front Porch to the Flint Hills." William Allen White, publisher and editor of the Emporia Gazette,