Elkhart in Elkhart County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Village of Pulaski

Photographed By Duane Hall, October 25, 2013

1. Village of Pulaski Marker

Inscription. Pulaski post office established here 1829. Fort Wayne Road, to Chicago-Detroit Road and Niles, forded the river at this point. Village of Elkhart was laid out in 1832 and post office name changed to Elkhart in 1839.

Erected by Elkhart Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 41° 41.589′ N, 85° 58.155′ W. Marker is in Elkhart, Indiana, in Elkhart County. Marker is on E. Beardsley Avenue east of Montessori Drive, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at entrance to Pulaski Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkhart IN 46514, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rivers and the Native Americans (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Rivers for Recreation (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Rivers for Industry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Island Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ruthmere (approx. 0.2 miles away); Development of Diagnostic Test Strips (approx. ¼ mile away); The Rivers for Commerce

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); C.G. Conn Company (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkhart.

Pulaski Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, October 25, 2013

2. Pulaski Park

View to the south across E. Beardsley Ave

Photographed By Duane Hall, October 25, 2013

3. Village of Pulaski Marker

View to west along E. Beardsley Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.