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  2. History of Indiana - Wikipedia

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    The history of human activity in Indiana, a U.S. state in the Midwest, stems back to the migratory tribes of Native Americans who inhabited Indiana as early as 8000 BC. . Tribes succeeded one another in dominance for several thousand years and reached their peak of development during the period of the Mississippian cu

  3. Indiana - Wikipedia

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    Indiana's name means "Land of the Indians", or simply "Indian Land". [b] It also stems from Indiana's territorial history.On May 7, 1800, the United States Congress passed legislation to divide the Northwest Territory into two areas and named the western section the Indiana Territory.

  4. List of National Historic Landmarks in Indiana - Wikipedia

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    The NHLs in Indiana comprise approximately 2% of the 1,656 properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana as of December 2009. The landmarks are among the most important nationally recognized historic sites in the state; the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is one other site that has high ...

  5. Indiana Territory - Wikipedia

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    The Indiana Territory, officially the Territory of Indiana, was created by an organic act that President John Adams signed into law on May 7, 1800, [1] to form an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1800, to December 11, 1816, when the remaining southeastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the state of Indiana. [2]

  6. Indiana Statehouse - Wikipedia

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    Indiana Historical Marker at the current statehouse. Interior of the statehouse's rotunda. With Indiana's rapid increase of population during the middle of the 19th century, the state's government increased in size, causing the previous capitol building to become crowded.

  7. Indiana Historical Society - Wikipedia

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    The Indiana Historical Society is the oldest state historical society west of the Allegheny Mountains. [2] A private, nonprofit membership organization founded in 1830, the IHS maintains a research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest. The IHS also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical ...

  8. List of Indiana state historical markers - Wikipedia

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    Indiana counties. This is a list of Indiana state historical markers.. Interest in a statewide system of historical markers for the U.S. state of Indiana arose as the state prepared to celebrate its centenary in 1916; the Indiana Historical Commission observed the lack of a system of historical markers and memorials, and as a result of its work, many individuals, organizations, and local ...

  9. Category:History of Indiana - Wikipedia

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