Pulaski, Ohio

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Pulaski is a census-designated place in Williams County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Pulaski was originally called Lafayette.[2] When it was discovered another Lafayette existed in the state, the name was changed to Pulaski in order to avoid repetition.[2] A post office called Pulaski was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1914.[3] The present name honors Count Casimir Pulaski, an American Revolutionary War soldier.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pulaski, Ohio
  2. ^ a b c Bowersox, Charles A. (1920). A Standard History of Williams County, Ohio: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with Particular Attention to the Modern Era in the Commercial, Industrial, Educational, Civic and Social Development. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 410.
  3. ^ "Williams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 20 December 2015.

Coordinates: 41°30′38″N 84°30′28″W / 41.51056°N 84.50778°W / 41.51056; -84.50778