A view along Wild Cat Creek near Lafayette, Indiana, where the shallow, sand-barred stream winds between dense banks of summer trees. The card's own caption names the creek, a tributary of the Wabash River that drains much of Tippecanoe County and was a familiar local picnic and outing spot in the early 20th century. The tinted halftone rendering gives the water a pale, almost bleached look against the deep green foliage.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pencil
Dear Miss Murphy,
Us girls can
come a week
from Saturday
Aug. 8)
Let us no when
and where we
shall meet
you. I will
let the girls
know. Yours truly,
Ruth Hinkhstrick.
White border along the bottom carrying the printed caption; small "K.K." monogram at lower right. Rounded, worn corners and scuffing/ink loss in the sky area.
Postmark: LAFAYETTE IND. JUL 31 1 PM 1908 — divided-back card with "FOR CORRESPONDENCE / FOR ADDRESS ONLY" headings, large printed "90" at upper left; white border and halftone texture; light soiling and edge wear.
Cite this card
Wild Cat Creek, Lafayette, Indiana, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1902. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/wild-cat-creek-lafayette-indiana-circa-1910. Accessed October 25, 2026.
