Pulaski, Tennessee facts for kids
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Pulaski, Tennessee
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Town Square in Pulaski
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Location of Pulaski in Giles County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Tennessee | |
| County | Giles | |
| Incorporated | 1809 | |
| Named for | Kazimierz Pułaski | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.51 sq mi (19.4 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.51 sq mi (19.44 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,397 | |
| • Density | 1,118.71/sq mi (431.92/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38478
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| Area code(s) | 931 | |
| FIPS code | 47-61040 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1298659 | |
Pulaski is a city in Tennessee, located in Giles County. It's the main town of the county, also known as the county seat. In 2020, about 8,397 people lived there. The city is named after Casimir Pulaski, a brave general from Poland who helped the American side during the American Revolutionary War.
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History of Pulaski
Pulaski was started in 1809.
During the American Civil War, some small battles happened near Pulaski. In 1863, a Confederate messenger named Sam Davis was hanged here by the Union Army. They thought he was a spy.
After the Civil War, in 1865, the first Ku Klux Klan (KKK) group was formed in Pulaski. It was started by six soldiers who had fought for the Confederate Army.
Martin Methodist College was founded in Pulaski in 1870.
Geography and Location
Pulaski is in the middle of Giles County. Its downtown area is north of Richland Creek, a stream that flows south into the Elk River.
Roads in Pulaski
U.S. Route 31 goes through the center of Pulaski. It leads north to Columbia and southeast to Ardmore, which is near the Alabama border. Another road, U.S. Route 31 Alternate, goes northeast to Lewisburg. U.S. Route 64 passes south of Pulaski on a bypass. It goes east to Fayetteville and west to Lawrenceburg.
The city covers about 7.51 square miles (19.4 square kilometers) of land.
People of Pulaski
Pulaski has grown over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,137 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,070 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,089 | 0.9% | |
| 1890 | 2,274 | 8.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,838 | 24.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,928 | 3.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,780 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 3,367 | 21.1% | |
| 1940 | 5,314 | 57.8% | |
| 1950 | 5,762 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 6,616 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 6,989 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 7,184 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 7,895 | 9.9% | |
| 2000 | 7,871 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,870 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 8,397 | 6.7% | |
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In 2020, there were 8,397 people living in Pulaski. There were 3,189 households and 1,746 families.
Getting Around Pulaski
Pulaski's Airport
Abernathy Field is an airport used by the public. It's owned by the City of Pulaski and Giles County. You can find it about 3 nautical miles (6 kilometers) southwest of Pulaski's main business area.
Local Media
The local newspaper in Pulaski is called the Pulaski Citizen.
Education in Pulaski
Pulaski has two high schools: Giles County High School and Richland High School (which is in Lynnville). Pulaski is also home to the Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski (TCAT) and the University of Tennessee Southern.
Sports in Pulaski
In 1903, Pulaski had its own baseball team called the Pulaski Baseball Club. They were an independent team in the Tennessee–Alabama League.
Events in Pulaski
The Diana Singing is a special event that happens twice a year near Pulaski, in Cornersville. It's sponsored by the Churches of Christ and brings over 3,000 people to the area in June and September.
Famous People from Pulaski
Many interesting people have come from Pulaski, including:
- Ross Bass, who was a member of the United States Senate for Tennessee.
- Keyes Beech, a journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize.
- Walter Beech, a pioneer in aviation who started Beech Aircraft.
- Willa Eslick, the first woman to represent Tennessee in the United States Congress.
- John Crowe Ransom, a poet who won the National Book Award for poetry.
- David Wills, a country music singer.
See also
In Spanish: Pulaski (Tennessee) para niños
