Starke County
Historical Society
EVENTS
Upcoming Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sights and Sounds of World War II | 26 Apr 2025 | Saturday | 401 South Main Street, Knox, IN, USA |
| Earth Day | 03 May 2025 | Saturday | 1520 South Heaton Street, Knox, IN, USA |
| Living History Show & Tell | 07 Jun 2025 | Saturday | 401 S Main St, Knox, IN, USA |
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Lights for Tomorrow - Lights across Starke County | 18 Apr 2025 | Friday | Starke County, IN, USA |
| History Center Reopens for 2025 Season | 05 Apr 2025 | Saturday | 1520 South Heaton Street, Knox, IN, USA |
| History Center closed for seaon | 20 Dec 2024 | Friday | |
| Pearl Harbor Remembered | 07 Dec 2024 | Saturday | 401 South Main Street, Knox, IN, USA |
| SCHS Annual Meeting | 24 Oct 2024 | Thursday | Knox Middle School Cafeteria |
| Schricker House Reopening | 05 Oct 2024 | Saturday | 401 South Main Street, Knox, IN, USA |
| Ice Cream Social & Festival | 11 Aug 2024 | Sunday | 1520 South Heaton Street, Knox, IN, USA |
| "If Tombstones Could Talk" Cemetery Tour | 26 Jul 2024 | Friday | Bass Lake Cemetery |
| 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner/ Dance | 21 Jun 2024 | Friday | Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Hall 1600 S Heaton St, Knox, IN 46534 |
| Information Booth - Mint Festival | 15 Jun 2024 | Saturday | 208 Keller Ave, North Judson, IN 46366, USA |
| History Center reopens for the 2024 season | 15 Mar 2024 | Friday | Starke County History Center |
| SCHS Fish Fry | 23 Feb 2024 | Friday | Knox Church of the Nazarene |
| Closed for winter | 15 Dec 2023 | Friday | Starke County History Center |
| SCHS Annual Meeting | 24 Oct 2023 | Tuesday | Knox Community Middle School |
| IF TOMBSTONES COULD TALK | 30 Sep 2023 | Saturday | North Judson, IN, USA |
| SCHS Ice Cream Social | 09 Jul 2023 | Sunday | 1520 S Heaton Street Knox, Indiana 46534 |
About Us
Starke County Historical Society was founded June 27, 1974 by a local group of citizens concerned about preserving our county’s rich heritage for future generations.
The Society owns and manages two sites. The Starke County History Center, located at 1520 S Heaton Street, Knox, Indiana, showcases county history and memorabilia. It is open Fridays from 10:00-4:00 March through December. The Schricker House at 401 S. Main St. was the home of banker, publisher, businessman, and twice-elected Governor of Indiana, Henry F. Schricker. This site focuses on the governor and life around the late 1940's and early 1950's in Indiana. Schricker House is open on selected dates, for special events, and private tours.
Our Purpose is the fostering of interest in local history and the preservation of Items of historical interest. The SCHS shall collect, record, preserve and arrange historical artifacts, documents and images, providing educational and research opportunities, which foster an understanding and enjoyment of the area's cultural and natural heritage through museum displays, demonstrations, interpretative programs and special events for residents and visitors.
The Executive Board consists of the Officers of the Society - President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer; Township Directors (9); At-Large Directors (3) and (2) School Representative Directors.
The Society owns and manages two sites. The Starke County History Center, located at 1520 S Heaton Street, Knox, Indiana, showcases county history and memorabilia. It is open Fridays from 10:00-4:00 March through December. The Schricker House at 401 S. Main St. was the home of banker, publisher, businessman, and twice-elected Governor of Indiana, Henry F. Schricker. This site focuses on the governor and life around the late 1940's and early 1950's in Indiana. Schricker House is open on selected dates, for special events, and private tours.
Our Purpose is the fostering of interest in local history and the preservation of Items of historical interest. The SCHS shall collect, record, preserve and arrange historical artifacts, documents and images, providing educational and research opportunities, which foster an understanding and enjoyment of the area's cultural and natural heritage through museum displays, demonstrations, interpretative programs and special events for residents and visitors.
The Executive Board consists of the Officers of the Society - President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer; Township Directors (9); At-Large Directors (3) and (2) School Representative Directors.
| 2025 Board Members | Position |
| President | Ken Walter |
| Vice President | Russ Blais |
| Secretary | (vacant) |
| Treasurer | David Geisler |
| California Twp. | Lois Huntington |
| Center Twp. | Brent Van Norman |
| Davis Twp. | Rick Martin |
| Jackson Twp. | Mark Rippy |
| North Bend Twp. | Dr. Merlyn Lucas |
| Oregon Twp. | (vacant) |
| Railroad Twp. | Alice Dolezal |
| Washington Twp. | Peg Brettin |
| Wayne Twp. | Venita Cunningham |
| Members-at-Large | Dawn Ferch |
| Marcia Lochner | |
| Gwen Rentz | |
| Knox School Rep. | Alan Selge |
| Dolores Surfus | |
| Starke County Genealogist * | (vacant) |
| Starke County Historian * | Venita Cunningham |
| *non-voting positions |
LOCAL History
Exhibits at the History Center
Resources
Addresses to various websites connected to Starke County
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Below are links to Starke County Historical Society Policies.
Support SCHS
Contact Us
- 1520 S Heaton Street Knox, Indiana 46534
- +1-574-772-7242
- schistorycenter@gmail.com
- 10:00-2:00 Saturday Other times by appointment
The History Center is open Saturdays 10-2 from April into December. During the summer months, it is open on Fridays. Watch our Facebook page for exact dates. The Schricker House is open on selected weekends as posted on Facebook.
