Historical Society To Observe Anniversary?Of Dillinger Raid

April 10, 2018 at 6:35 p.m.

By Staff Report-

The Kosciusko County Historical Society will observe the anniversary of an infamous moment in Warsaw history on Friday.

Friday marks the 84th anniversary of John Dillinger's raid on the Warsaw police station, an event that briefly brought Warsaw into the national spotlight.

On Friday, guided tours will retrace the steps taken that night as Indiana's own Public Enemy No. 1 captured police officer Jud Pittinger and marched him at gunpoint through downtown Warsaw. The tour will discuss Pittinger's harrowing escape and the aftermath of Dillinger’s visit.

Various items pertaining to Dillinger will be on display at the Old Jail Museum following the tour.



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Tours will run every 15 minutes from 6:30 through 8:30 p.m. Friday. Cost is $2 for adults; no charge for children 12 and younger.

All proceeds will help fund the museum.



The Kosciusko County Historical Society will observe the anniversary of an infamous moment in Warsaw history on Friday.

Friday marks the 84th anniversary of John Dillinger's raid on the Warsaw police station, an event that briefly brought Warsaw into the national spotlight.

On Friday, guided tours will retrace the steps taken that night as Indiana's own Public Enemy No. 1 captured police officer Jud Pittinger and marched him at gunpoint through downtown Warsaw. The tour will discuss Pittinger's harrowing escape and the aftermath of Dillinger’s visit.

Various items pertaining to Dillinger will be on display at the Old Jail Museum following the tour.



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Tours will run every 15 minutes from 6:30 through 8:30 p.m. Friday. Cost is $2 for adults; no charge for children 12 and younger.

All proceeds will help fund the museum.



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