Pulaski, Indiana

Pulaski is an unincorporated rural village located in Pulaski County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Pulaski, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Pulaski is located in Indiana
Pulaski
Pulaski
Pulaski is located in the United States
Pulaski
Pulaski
Coordinates: 40°58′31″N 86°39′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPulaski
TownshipIndian Creek
Elevation
[1]
689 ft (210 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46996
GNIS feature ID441634

History

Pulaski was laid out in 1855 soon after a gristmill has been built at that point.[3] The community took its name from Pulaski County.[4] A post office was established at Pulaski in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[5] Pulaski is also the site of a highschool, and is part of the Indian Creek Township.

Geography

Pulaski is located at 40°58′31″N 86°39′30″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  2. "Pulaski, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  3. Counties of White and Pulaski, Indiana: Historical and Biographical. F.A. Battey & Company. 1883. p. 564.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 272. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for the county in which it was located...
  5. "Pulaski County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 24, 2015.


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