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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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Showing 13 results for Potato Creek State Park.
ID94362
Title of ArticleOfficials break ground on new Potato Creek State Park lodge
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRendering of lodge
DateOct 21, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, Indiana Department of Natural Resources

ID27702
Title of ArticleIt's in the mail
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos
DateAugust 4, 1996
PageH1, H2
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park

ID33129
Title of ArticlePotato Creek newest state park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationSt Joseph County History File
Picture Captionphotos of dedication with Gov. Otis Bowen & Burnett C. Bauer
DateJune 7, 1977
History #5
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, North Liberty, IN, Parks

ID33128
Title of ArticleIndiana still up a creek where Potato Creek is concerned
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationSt Joseph County History File
Picture Captionphoto, map
DateJuly 29, 1972
History #5
PageAM Edition
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, North Liberty, IN, Parks

ID33127
Title of ArticlePotato Creek Park plans announced
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationSt Joseph County History File
DateFebruary 3, 1970
History #5
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, North Liberty, IN, Parks

ID33126
Title of ArticlePotato Creek Park considered
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationSt Joseph County History File
DateJanuary 17, 1970
History #5
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, North Liberty, IN, Parks

ID33125
Title of ArticleBudget cuts threat tp Potato Creek Park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationSt Joseph County History File
DateJanuary 31, 1969
History #5
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, North Liberty, IN, Parks

ID33124
Title of ArticleOutline Potato Creek land purchase deal
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationSt Joseph County History File
DateDecember 10, 1968
History #5
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, North Liberty, IN, Parks

ID33123
Title of ArticleState buying Potato Creek land
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationSt Joseph County History File
Picture Captionmap
DateMarch 23, 1968
History #5
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, North Liberty, IN, Parks

ID33122
Title of ArticleThe legend of Potato Creek
SourceSouth Bend Tribune
LocationSt Joseph County History File
DateMarch 26, 1967
History #5
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, North Liberty, IN, Parks

ID13257
Title of ArticleState Park at Potato Creek may take years to develop
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationIndiana History File
DateAugust 8, 1966
History #81
SubjectsPotawatomi, Parks, Potato Creek State Park

ID13259
Title of ArticleGood news about Potato Creek
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationIndiana History File
DateJuly 27, 1966
History #81a
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, Parks, Dunes

ID13258
Title of ArticleArea officials push for park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationIndiana History File
Picture Captionmap
DateJune 14, 1966
History #81a
SubjectsPotato Creek State Park, Parks, Dunes