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.
Originally the Society was quartered in the home of banker, publisher, businessman, and twice-elected Governor of Indiana, Henry F. Schricker. In 2018, the museum moved to its current location at 1520 S Heaton Street, Knox, Indiana, which is handicapped accessible. The Schricker House is undergoing renovations.
Our Purpose is the fostering of interest in local history and the preservation of Items of historical interest.
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.
2021 Board Members | Position |
Dolores Surfus | President, Knox School Rep |
Julie Smith | Vice-President |
Doris Freed | Secretary |
Patty Redlin | Treasurer |
Lois Huntington | California Twp. |
Melba Shilling | Center Twp. |
Matt Danford | Davis Twp. |
Mark Rippy | Jackson Twp. |
Merlyn Lucas | North Bend Twp. |
vacant | Oregon Twp. |
Alice Dolezal | Railroad Twp. |
vacant | Washington Twp. |
Venita Cunningham
| Wayne Twp.
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Russ Blais | At Large |
Dawn Ferch
| At Large
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Morgan Koenig
| At Large
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Alan Selge
| Knox School Rep
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Lori Smith
| Starke County Genealogist*
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Venita Cunningham
| Starke County Historian*
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| *non-voting positions
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