By Lauren Rey
Introduction
There are many interesting facts about Indiana state to learn, from why it's the Racing...
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The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most-watched motorsport races in the world. Close to...
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The Wabash River spans over 500 miles throughout the state of Indiana. It is full...
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The town of Santa Claus, Indiana, is known as America's Christmas Hometown. Established in 1854...
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In 1896, botany professor Henry Chandler Cowles began studying the plant life along the shores...
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One of the most fun facts of Indiana is its abundance of wineries! Most people...
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Indiana has a diverse population of bats, including cave-dwelling bats and migratory bats. All of...
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Not only does Indiana have a small town named Popcorn, but the state is a...
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Spanning over 300 miles, the Ohio River Scenic Byway in Southern Indiana is full of...
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Tom's Donuts in Angola, Indiana, holds the Guinness World Record for most the donuts sold...
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At 482,950 square feet, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis holds the title of the world's...
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Peonies are the Indiana state flower and are prevalent in gardens across the state. The...
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Over the years, Indiana has served as the filming location for numerous movies, from creepy...
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Opened in 1974, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum is a historic landmark in Indiana...
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Famous cartoon creator Jim Davis was from Fairmount, Indiana. Most known for his beloved sarcastic...
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One of the most interesting Indiana facts is the number of bridges in Parke County...
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Bison were once native to Indiana, but due to habitat loss and hunting, they became...
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In 1916, the state of Indiana ran a contest to create its state flag. It...
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Indiana has strong ties to George Rogers Clark, the famed Revolutionary Colonel who captured Fort...
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Born in Greenfield, Indiana, in 1849, James Whitcomb Riley became a beloved author and poet...
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The State Seal of Indiana is one of the oldest state seals, with renderings of...
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Due to its centralized location in the US and proximity to major highways, Indiana became...
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Famous for its historic architecture and iconic football team, The Fighting Irish, the University of...
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Born and raised in Indianapolis, David Letterman started his broadcasting career at his college radio...
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The legendary family of musicians, the Jackson Family, hailed from Gary, Indiana. Siblings Michael, Tito...
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In 1915, Indianapolis cartoonist and children's book author, Johnny Gruelle created the now-famous Raggedy Ann...
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One of the most interesting facts about the state of Indiana lies within its nickname...
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There couldn't be a list of weird Indiana facts without mentioning the Milltown shoe tree...
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To date, six United States Vice Presidents have hailed from Indiana, leading to the state...
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Known for its large quarries of limestone, Bedford, Indiana, has been called the "Limestone Capital...
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While there is an Indiana state bird, the cardinal, there is no Indiana state animal...
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With seating for 250,000 and an overall capacity of 400,000, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has...
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Indiana Caverns is Indiana's longest cave and has an underground river flowing through it. Visitors...
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On May 4th, 1871, players took the field in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in what became...
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The South Bend Roller Girls is Indiana's iconic roller derby team. Founded in 2010, the...
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Basketball has a strong influence on Indiana culture. From high school to college teams, the...
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In the early 1900s, Alice Mabel Gray lived in a shack along the dunes of...
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Known as the house "where the walls really do talk," the Whispers Estate has been...
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Below the Indianapolis City Market sits the remnants of an abandoned basement system known as...
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One of the darker facts on Indiana is its history of killers. From H.H. Holmes...
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An estimated 41 towns across Indiana are classified as ghost towns. Most of them hold...
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The first train robbery in American history happened in 1866 in Jackson County, Indiana. The...
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Established in 1732, the city of Vincennes is the oldest in Indiana. Initially founded by...
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Before European arrival, Indiana was home to over 16 different Native American tribes. Between battles...
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In 1840, the Governor of Indiana, Willian Henry Harrison, ran for President of the United...
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Paul Dresser was a prominent musician in Indiana in the late 1800s. He composed over...
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On December 11th, 1816, Indiana Territory was signed into statehood by President James Madison. This...
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Now a national memorial site and park, the childhood home of Abraham Lincoln is located...
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One of the most important facts about the state of Indiana was its role in...
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In 1880, Wabash, Indiana, made history by being the first city in the world to...
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The historic Indiana home of Levi and Catherine Coffin became known as "The Grand Central...
Conclusion
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