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state of indiana state of indiana About (Brief history) The American state of Indiana is located in the Midwest. It is the 17th most populous and the 38th largest in terms of area among the 50 States. Indianapolis is the nation’s capital and largest city. On December 11, 1816, Indiana became the 19th state… Read More »

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Indiana Indiana Brief HISTORY The name Indiana, or simply “Indian Land,” means “Land of the Indians.” It also has roots in Indiana’s colonial past. The Northwest Territory was split into two regions by the United States Congress on May 7, 1800, and the western region was given the name Indiana Territory. When Congress enacted the… Read More »