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 »
Evansville Indiana Evansville Indiana ABOUT Evansville (brief history) Evansville, Indiana, was established in 1812 and became a city in 1817. It is frequently referred to as the “Crescent Valley” or “River City” and is located on an oxbow in the Ohio River. Hugh McGary Jr. bought 441 acres on March 27, 1812, and gave… Read More »
IU and Indiana IU and Indiana About Indiana in brief America’s Midwestern region includes the state of Indiana. In terms of area, it ranks 38th among the 50 States, while it has the 17th-highest population. Indianapolis is both the country’s capital and largest city. On December 11, 1816, Indiana became the country’s 19th state. In… Read More »