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Hoosier History Highlights

May 5 - May 11

This Week in Indiana History


 

May 5, 1817  The Indiana Supreme Court held its first session. The three judges were appointed by Governor Jonathan Jennings to serve seven-year terms "if they should so long behave well."


May 7, 1919 Thousands lined the streets of Indianapolis to welcome soldiers home from World War I. A victory arch spanned Meridian Street at the south entrance to Monument Circle.


 

May 7, 1923  Anne Baxter was born in Michigan City, Indiana. The granddaughter of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, she became a star of Broadway, movies, and TV. She worked with top directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, Fritz Lang, and Cecil B. DeMille. She won an Oscar for her role in "The Razor's Edge."  


May 10, 1960 Erwin "Cannonball" Baker died in Indianapolis at the age of 78. Born in Dearborn County, he became a pioneer in motorcycle and automobile racing. In 1909, riding his Indian motorcycle, he won the first race ever held at the newly-built Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

 

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at the Kosciusko County courthouse in Warsaw, IN.

   

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1.True or False? Indiana produces more steel than any other state.

2.What is the state flower of Indiana?

3.Hannah Milhous was born in Jennings County in 1885. What is her connection to history?

4. What was the original name of Pittsboro, Indiana?

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Answers

1. True

2. Peony

3. She was the mother of President Richard Nixon

4. Pittsburg

Indiana's beautiful state flower!

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Indy Cornhole Classic Aims to be Largest Tournament in the Nation

03 May 2024

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IN Dept. of Administration Presents "Hoosier History Highlights"

03 May 2024

May 5 - May 11 This Week in Indiana History   May 5, 1817  The Indiana Supreme Court held its first session. The three judges were appointed by Governor Jonathan Jennings to serve seven-year terms "if they should so long behave well." May 7, 1919 ...

Spring Mill State Park hosts “Living History Weekend.”

02 May 2024

Mitchell, IN: Spring Mill State Park invites you to join them on Memorial Weekend, May 25th and 26th for Living History Weekend. Step back in history and experience the sights and sound of pioneer life during the Civil War.  On Both Saturday and Sunday visit encampments, watch as meals are prepared and find out about camp life. Tour ...

Washington County

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Things To Do In New Albany, Clarksville, And Jeffersonville Indiana

30 Apr 2024

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Southern Indiana State Parks

30 Apr 2024

  While you can make memories at all of the Indiana State Parks, each one provides unique experiences. Make it a goal to visit all of them! This road trip guides you as you explore the State Parks gracing the southern half of the state. About This Road Trip Shakamak State Park, Jasonville Shakamak ...

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

30 Apr 2024

  At Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, they celebrate Christmas, 4th of July, Halloween and Thanksgiving all season long. Cheetah Chase, the world’s first launched water coaster that lets you experience side-by-side racing, flying saucers and head-to-head racing to the finish line, is scheduled to open in July. Thunderbird was Amer ...

Salem Speedway

30 Apr 2024

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Brown County State Park

30 Apr 2024

  Experience Indiana’s largest state park! Nicknamed the “Little Smokies” because of the area’s resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County State Park encompasses nearly 16,000-acres of rugged hills, ridges, and fog-shrouded ravines. The Brown County State Park is a traditional fall color hot spot, with nearly 20-mi ...

Marvelous Murals

30 Apr 2024

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Events and Festivals

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