Pulaski County, Indiana
Pulaski County is located in the middle of northern Indiana, with Winamac serving as the county seat. It’s one of the least populous counties in the state, with only around 12,000 residents.
The Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area is famous for its annual sandhill crane migration. Thousands of these large birds stop here every fall.
The Tippecanoe River winds through the county and offers some of the best canoeing in the state. So, if you’re looking for bright lights and big-city action, you won’t find it here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Pulaski County |
| County Seat | Winamac |
| Etymology | Named after Kazimierz Pulaski, a Polish military commander who fought in the American Revolutionary War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Monterey, Star City, Pulaski, Beardstown, Ripley |
| Interstates and Highways | US-35, US-421, IN-14, IN-39, IN-114 |
| FIPS Code | 18-131 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 434 square miles (Land: 433 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Starke County (North), Marshall County (Northeast), Fulton County (East), Cass County (Southeast), White County (South), Jasper County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 12,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 41.0498° N, 86.6032° W |
| Major Landmarks | Tippecanoe River State Park, Pulaski County Courthouse, France Park, Panhandle Pathway |
