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.
| 2023 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. | (vacant) |
| 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 |
