terre haute indiana terre haute indiana History The name Terre Haute is derived from the French word terre haute, which means “highland” and is pronounced [t ot]. In order to reflect the distinctive location above the Wabash River, French-Canadian explorers and fur trappers who came to the region in the early 18th century gave… Read More »
indianapolis indiana indianapolis indiana About Indianapolis (Brief HISTORY) The name Indianapolis is a combination of the polis, the Greek word for “city,” and the name of the state of Indiana, which means “Land of the Indians” or simply “Indian Land.” It is said that the name was created by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Jeremiah Sullivan.… Read More »
university of Indiana bloomington university of indiana bloomington ABOUT (brief history) The flagship campus of Indiana University’s seven campuses and two regional centers throughout the state, Bloomington was established in 1820. Our top-tier contributions to science and the arts are distinguished by their originality, innovation, and commitment to academic freedom. Indiana University—Bloomington is a public… Read More »
Richmond, Indiana Richmond, Indiana. ABOUT (brief history) The earliest European American settlers in the region were Quaker family from North Carolina who made their home near the East Fork of the Whitewater River in 1806. In the early decades following the American Revolution, there was a general westward migration that included this. One of the… Read More »
Kokomo, Indiana Kokomo, Indiana Early history and Incorporation The Miami man Ma-Ko-Ko-Mo, who is thought to have been one of Chief Richardville’s four sons and the last of the Miami people’s chiefs, inspired the name Kokomo. The town was “the ornriest town on world,” according to legend, therefore David Foster, the “Father of Kokomo,”… Read More »
West Lafayette West Lafayette About (brief history) The Mid-American Conference’s NCAA Division I Ball State Cardinals are based in Muncie. Football is played at Scheumann Stadium, men’s basketball is played at John E. Worthen Arena, and baseball are notable sports (played at Ball Diamond). The Muncie Flyers, also known as the Congerville Flyers, were the… Read More »
Muncie Indiana Muncie Indiana, ABOUT (brief history) The Lenape (Delaware) tribe moved to new territories in modern-day Ohio and eastern Indiana in the 1790s after being evicted from their tribal lands in the Mid-Atlantic region (all of New Jersey, southern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and northern Delaware). Along the White River, the Lenape established a… Read More »
terre haute terre haute History The name Terre Haute is derived from the French word terre haute, which means “highland” and is pronounced [t ot]. In order to reflect the distinctive location above the Wabash River, French-Canadian explorers and fur trappers who came to the region in the early 18th century gave it that name.… Read More »
lafayette Indiana lafayette indiana ABOUT (brief history) The Ouiatenon or Weas, a Miami Indian tribe, lived in this region when European explorers first arrived. The French government built Fort Ouiatenon in 1717, three miles (five kilometers) south of Lafayette today and across the Wabash River. Fur trappers, traders, and Indians all conducted their business out… Read More »
south bend Indiana south bend Indiana ABOUT (brief history) Native Americans had long before lived in the St. Joseph Valley. The Miami tribe was one of the earliest known peoples to live in what would eventually become northern Indiana. Later, the Potawatomi settled in the area and made use of the abundant natural resources and… Read More »