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Explore Pulaski
The history of Pulaski and back-road drives to the next town over. Every fact links to where we found it.
The square
Pulaski was planned around its square: the 1809 act that created the town called for streets at least 80 feet wide around a public square of at least two acres.
History of the square
- A courthouse went up on the square in 1811. The present neoclassical courthouse dates from 1909 and is on the National Register.
History notes → - The Pulaski Courthouse Square Historic District was listed on the National Register in 1983.
National Register list → - A statue of Sam Davis, the 21-year-old Confederate scout, stands on the south side of the square.
History notes →
The square on video
- The Evolution of Pulaski, Tennessee's six Courthouses: A walk through the six courthouses that have stood on Pulaski's square. (20:59)
- Historic Downtown Pulaski, Tennessee: A 2025 drone flight over the Giles County Courthouse and the storefronts around Pulaski's square. (3:12)
- This Small Tennessee Town Has Big Southern Charm: An unhurried walk through downtown Pulaski's streets and square. (6:00)
- Giles County Courthouse flyover: A short bird's-eye flyover of the Giles County Courthouse. (2:26)
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History page: ourtownalmanac.com/tn/pulaski/explore/history/
History
Exploring the past: our history notes on Pulaski and the county, with every statement attributed to a public source.
History page: ourtownalmanac.com/tn/pulaski/explore/history/
Road trips
Back-road drives between Pulaski and the next town over, with places to stop on the way.
- Fayetteville: Fayetteville to Pulaski on the Boonshill and Center Point roads, 32 miles, about 1 hr 16 min.
- Shelbyville: Pulaski to Shelbyville through Lynnville and Cornersville, 56 miles, about 1 hr 29 min.
- Or make a day of it: the four-town loop, 141 miles, about 4 hr 13 min of driving.
Watch
Videos about Pulaski and Giles County: history talks, festivals, historic places and views from the air, each credited to its maker. Nothing loads from YouTube until you press play.
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