Pulaski, Texas Explained

Pulaski
Settlement Type:Ghost town
Pushpin Map:Texas
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Texas
Coordinates:32.2298°N -94.2292°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Panola

Pulaski, formerly Walnut Bluff, is a ghost town in Panola County, Texas, United States.

History

Pulaski is situated on the banks of the Sabine River. It was settled in the mid-1830s, and was originally called Walnut Bluff. From 1842 to 1842, it served as the county seat for Harrison County, Texas. A post office operated from 1847 to 1867. The town declined after the county seat was moved to Carthage. During the American Civil War, it became an inland port for cotton after the Capture of New Orleans. By 1900, Pulaski was abandoned.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Association . Texas State Historical . Pulaski, TX . 2024-07-17 . Texas State Historical Association . en.
  2. Book: LaGrone, Leila Stone . A History of Panola County, Texas, 1819-1978 . 1979 . Panola County Historical Commission . en.