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About The Pulaski County Historical Society
“The general purpose shall be the promotion of historical study, the collection, research, collation, preservation and publication of historical facts pertaining to the State of Indiana and the County of Pulaski by means of programs, special newspaper articles and electronic media; co-operation with the Schools of the County in teaching of State and Local history; to encourage the study of the past and to be cognizant of current events that seem to be of historical significance for the permanent possession of the Pulaski County Historical Society; the co-operation with County Libraries, in the building of separate Indiana and Local history sections; the establishment of a County Museum; the marking of historical places of interest throughout the County, and to receive bequests to further the work of the Society.” About Pulaski County, Indiana
Cities, Towns, and Communities include:
Anthonys, Beardstown, Clarks, Denham, Francesville, Lakeside, Lawton, Medaryville, Monterey, Oak, Pulaski, Ripley, Star City, Thornhope, and Winamac.
Townships:
Beaver, Cass, Franklin, Harrison, Indian Creek, Jefferson, Monroe, Rich Grove, Salem, Tippecanoe, White Post, and Van Buren.
Pulaski County was formally organized May 6, 1839, when a group of men met at a log cabin and designated "Winnemack" as the "Seat of Justice," and received donations of land for a public square, a public seminary and a graveyard. Winamac was named after a Potawatomi Indian Chief who lived in the area in the early 1800's. The county was named after General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born soldier in the American Revolution. The county's first election was held May 13, 1839. In addition to being the county seat, Winamac was the location of a government land office from 1839 to 1857.
Located in northwestern Indiana, Pulaski County is rectangular, 18 miles north and south, and 24 miles east and west. The county is generally level, except in areas along the Tippecanoe River which runs from the northeast corner of the county through the south central part of the county. There are four incorporated towns: Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville and Monterey. Unincorporated villages include Star City, Pulaski, Denham and Beardstown. Pulaski County has had three courthouses since its organization. The present structure was completed in 1895 at a cost of $50,000.
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About Location
41.0373 N, 86.6945 W
Winamac is at the crossroads of Indiana State Road 14 and US 35. It is 40 miles from I-65 via Indiana 14 and 20 miles from US 31 which connects north to I-94 and south to I-465. It is 21 miles from US 30 via US 35.
Winamac is 100 miles Southeast of Chicago, 100 miles Northwest of Indianapolis, 60 miles Southwest of South Bend, and 60 miles Northeast of Lafayette.
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County Population
1990 12,643
2000 13,755
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