Five towns can be found along the 22 miles of the trail. Enjoy the sights and sounds of these small Indiana towns.
The Town of Winamac is located in Pulaski County, Indiana.
Winamac was the name of a number of Potawatomi leaders and warriors beginning in the late 17th century. The name derives from a man named Wilamet, a Native American from an eastern tribe who in 1681 was appointed to serve as a liaison between New France and the natives of the Lake Michigan region. Wilamet was adopted by the Potawatomis, and his name, which meant “Catfish” in his native Eastern Algonquian language, was soon transformed into “Winamac”, which means the same thing in the Potawatomi language. The Potawatomi version of the name has been spelled in a variety of ways, including Winnemac, Winamek, and Winnemeg.
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Star City is a small town in Pulaski County. It was laid out in 1859 and was originally called Scarboro. That name proved to be unpopular and so it was renamed to Star City in 1861.
Thornhope is an unincorporated community located in Pulaski County. Orginally known as Parisville, Thornhope was laid out in 1853 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Royal Center is a small town in Cass County. It got its start in 1846 with the building of the railroad through that territory.
Kenneth is an extinct town in Cass County. It was a whistle stop on the railroad.
