The Pulaski Mill
One of the most important buildings that has not been seen by most of the County's population is the grist mill at Pulaski. It burned to the ground in 1920, but before that time was an important part of our history.
Our feature article was written by Brenda Gilsinger, a life-long resident of Pulaski County and a resident of Pulaski for more years that she probably cares to count. The article can be read by following this link to our website.
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Seeking Volunteer Curator |
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We are looking for a volunteer curator - or a couple of people that would like to serve as co-curators - for our historical museum.
The curator is a key member of our team and would also be a member of the Historical Society Board of Director's Executive Committee.
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Pulaski County Today: Sandhill Cranes |
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This photo and informatin for the article was taken from the Things To Do Outdoors on the South Shore Indiana website.
Peak Viewing Season: Late September through Early December
Majestic flocks of sandhill cranes can be observed in northern Jasper County and the surrounding areas from late September through December, generally peaking in mid-November. Sandhill cranes make the South Shore their stopover on their long southerly migration to Georgia and Florida. The birds' natural habitat includes marshes, wet grasslands, river basins and harvested farm fields, all of which can be found in the northern Jasper County region.
Sandhill cranes stand three to four feet high, have long, slender necks and legs, and have wingspans that can exceed five feet. They are generally gray in color. Adults have a distinctive red crown and pale white cheeks. Younger cranes have a reddish cast to their feathers.
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The migration can be seen frequently in surrounding fields and in the air, the best place to view them en masse is Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. Tens of thousands of cranes visit the area's shallow marshes each year. The Goose Pasture Viewing Area features 300 acres of field surrounded by wetlands. Visitors can view the cranes, check out their courtship rituals and listen to their trilling calls from an elevated platform equipped with telescopes.
The best time to view the cranes are:
- At sunrise, when the huge flocks fly out of their roosting marshes to Goose Pasture, where they will socialize for a while before heading out to the local farm fields to feed
- About an hour prior to sunset, when the flocks head back into Goose Pasture before returning to the roosting marshes
The best spot for viewing is the Goose Pasture Viewing Area's elevated platform. Dress for the weather and bring a pair of binoculars. Restrooms and a shaded picnic area are available nearby.
To see weekly counts and for more information on the peak season of the sandhill crane migration, visit Indiana DNR. |
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A Poem By Willard C. Myers |
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From The Francesville Tribune July 13, 1972, Written January 1, 1971
This is a continuation of the poem, begun in the Newsletter dated June 2020. You can find past editions of the Newsletter HERE.
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I still can see John Coey
In the center of the square,
Standing by the "Posey Pot"
That years ago was there.
John Coey was City Marshall
But I can not recall
When he arrested anyone--
Anyone at all.
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Around about the "Posey Pot"
John Coey planted flowers,
No other town had one so fine
As that "Posey Pot" of ours.
I see "Dummy" Daseke* fixin' up
All the children's shoes,
And Jud Fitzpatrick** printing
All the ads and latest news.
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*In today's parlance, the term "Dummy" Daseke would be deemed offensive. Mr. Daseke was deaf and did not speak. He may have attended The School for the Deaf in Indianapolis, and as such would have been schooled in sign language. He was married with children and ran his own business.
** Jud Fitzpatrick was the editor of the Francesville Tribune.
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Willard C. Myers is connected to the town of Francesville through birth and remaining family. We will continue to feature this poem until we have offered it to completion. Natives will probably recognize many of the people and places that will be mentioned. |
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Make A Donation
As a small, not-for-profit, we rely on members and friends to continue museum operations as well as maintain a presence in the community.
We welcome any and all donations!
Find a convenient way to do that here. |
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A Curiosity
Excursion Train To Texas
Tickets on sale to Houston, Galveston, San Antonio and all intermediate points in Oklahoma and Indian Territories and Kansas. Tickets $22.45. Good for 21 days.
Francesville Tribune March 1905
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Flagpole On Lawn
The flagpole which was taken from the top of the court house a few days ago will shortly be erected on the court house lawn, under orders issued by the county commissioners at their meeting this week. The pole will be placed near the memorial monument.
Pulaski County Democrat 10 Aug 1950
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Municipal Facilities
The old jail cells are now on a new foundation on the city's ground and a brick building is going up to enclose them, so that in a few days the town will have a splendid calaboose - better, perhaps, than can be found in any other town of Winamac's size in the state.
One chimney in the Courthouse, the northeast one, seems to have a frog in its throat. Monday, when a little fire was needed and the heating apparatus was not yet under way, fires that started in the grates in Recorder McKinsey's office and in J.C. Nye's office under the recorder's room pretty nearly smoked the occupants out of their holes and would have caused a deluge of profanity, no doubt, had there been any person about the courthouse that knew how to swear.
Pulaski County Journal September 30, 2020, "125 Years Ago"
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Memorial Stone to Include Korea, Vietnam Victims
The Memorial stone on the court house lawn is to be revised to include Pulaski county men who have lost their lives in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and the county commissioners, at their meeting on Monday, placed an order for the work and the name plates. According to plans, the bronze plaque will be raised several inches and lengthened to make room for the names to be added. An insignia of the Air Force, which has been created since the stone was erected, will be sand blasted in the granite base at the bottom. The other four branches of service are represented on the two sides of the stone.
Research into the names of victims of the two conflicts to be included has been conducted by the County Service officer and the local Selective Service board. They are:
- Korea--Donald L. Barker, George H. Bleicher, Donald W. Hopkins, Charles R. Prettyman, Ralph Risner.
- Vietnam--Larry G. Bonnell, Lyle P. Burgess, Robert L. Crist, John W. Parcel, Richard W. Podell, Edwin G. Shank, Jr., Carl A. Smith.
The money was previously appropriated.
From the 4 Jul 1968 Pulaski County Journal
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Saving Places That Enrich Lives |
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Indiana Landmarks
In addition to giving tremendous financial and technical support for the local Courthouse project, Indiana Landmarks provides a wealth of information about and support for vintage homes and factories, churches, barns and bridges.
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Support Indiana Landmarks. Join to help save the historic places that make our communities more beautiful, more interesting, singular and special. LINK
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The village of Star City is situated on the Columbus, Chicago and Indiana Central Railway, in Pulaski County, Indiana. It is the best grain raising district in the county. It is located six miles south of Winamac, (the county seat) and twenty miles northwest of Logansport. It was plotted and called Scarborough in August, 1959, by John Nickles and Andrew Wirick. The name was changed to Star City in the year 1861. The first dwelling was built by William Murphey [sic] in the year 1859.
Our village now contains three stores, two carpenter shops, one wagon shop, two blacksmith shops, two shoe shops, one ware house, one hotel, two preachers, two physicians, one church completed and another will be completed the present year.
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There is an organizations of Good Templars and a Farmer's Club has been recently organized. The town and country around is being improved by a moral and intelligent class of citizens.
Submitted by North Star, possibly the name of a correspondent, to the Winamac Democrat, June 3, 1869
Photo of Depot from Star City Centennial Book
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Pulaski County Historical Society |
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President: Ryan Harrison
Vice President (& Past President): Kathi Thompson
Secretary (& Genealogist): Janet Onken
Treasurer: Lin Morrison
Curator: Dr. Natalie Tucker
Historian: Karen Fritz
Terms Ending 2021:
- Brian Capouch
- Ryan Crawford
- Judge Michael Shurn
Terms Ending 2022:
- Sara Kroft
- Jolie Simmermaker
- Vacancy
Terms Ending 2023
- Mary Conner
- Becky Dilts
- Steve Morrison
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Membership
$30 Individual
$40 Family
$80 Sustaining / Corporate
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Contributors to this edition: Janet Onken, Brenda Gilsinger, Kathi Thompson |
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