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

Historic White Post

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, November 14, 2022

1. Historic White Post Marker

Inscription. Near this site (on West Central school property) on the edge of the old Metamonong Swamp, was White Post, early trading post and stop for the Lafayette-Michigan City stage coach. The county's first post office, established here May 1, 1838, was called White Post. A one-room White Post School stood for many years at the S.W. corner of the crossroads.

Erected 1973 by Pulaski County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1838.

Location. 41° 1.632′ N, 86° 53.5′ W. Marker is in Francesville, Indiana, in Pulaski County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 421 and County Road 200 S, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 421. Marker stands on the property of the West Central School Corp. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14935 W 200 S, Francesville IN 47946, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Indiana Natural Gas Well (approx. 4.4 miles away); World War II Honor Roll (approx. 11.3 miles away); Monon, Indiana (approx. 11½ miles away); San Pierre High School Stood on this Site from 1921-1964

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(approx. 11.9 miles away); Legendary Dunn's Bridge (approx. 13.9 miles away); Wheatfield High School (approx. 14.1 miles away); Frank H. Ono Memorial (approx. 14.3 miles away).

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, November 14, 2022

2. Historic White Post Marker

West Central Schools in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.