Winamac

Information

Names: Winamac

Location: Tippecanoe River State Park

County: Pulaski (also in this county: Jasper-Pulaski)

Topo quad: Winamac

Condition: Standing, climbable, good shape, nice view. A Facebook post in May 2024 says that the tower is open dawn to dusk, except the colder months.

Maps

Above: Winamac topo from 1962

Data

CoordinatesLatitudeLongitude
My coordinates (unofficial)41.113309-86.592414
Medallion purchased at park office41.11308-89.592389
TIPPECANOE RIVER ST PARK LOT ME2372 datasheetBEARDS ME2370 datasheet

History

Built in 1937 according to NHLR page. Built in 1938 according to the recent state park medallion.

Personal photos and notes

You can purchase a certificate and medallion/coin for this tower at the park office.

Tippecanoe River State Park fire tower certificate, from 2022
Tippecanoe River State Park firetower medallion, one side
Tippecanoe River State Park firetower medallion, other side