Pulaski, Ohio

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

For the unincorporated community in Morrow County, see Pulaskiville, Ohio.

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. 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.


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