In the beginning of the 20th century, automobile manufacturing became a major industry there, and vehicles were produced in more than 40 Indiana cities. Though many of the factories eventually failed during the Great Depression, in 1911, the state became the host of the most famous automobile ra...
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Extraction Industries Coal is a major resource that Indiana produces 36 million tons of each year. Surface mines and underground mines provide the black gold that makes most Hoosier electricity. Another natural resource that you will find in abundance in Indiana is the Salem Limestone which has bee...
Hunting is a popular activity in Indiana, but it’s governed by strict laws to ensure sustainability. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) sets specific seasons for different game, such as deer, turkey, and waterfowl. Hunters must possess the appropriate licenses and adhere to bag ...
The lake has slowly receded over time, forming three major parallel dune ridges: Glenwood (640' above sea… Read More Cowles Bog Trail @ Indiana Dunes National Park Image provided by the National Park Service The Cowles Bog Trail highlights an area of such outstanding plant diversity that...
theBattle of Tippecanoe, was fought near Lafayette, with Gen.William Henry Harrisonthe victor. With the end of indigenous resistance came rapid settlement and in 1816 statehood. The territorial capital,Corydon, became the first capital of Indiana. Over the next 25 years or so, the major tribes...
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Indiana is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes region ofNorth America. It is known as "The Hoosier State" and is home to many major cities, includingIndianapolis, the state’s capital city, located in the Indiana county of Marion. The state is bordered byMichiganto the north,Ohioto...
Major Rivers in Indiana are Ohio River , Kankakee River , Wabash River , White River , Tippecanoe River The state’s highest point is Hoosier Hill. It rises 1,257 feet in the air. Gas, oil, and coal are some of the state’s most valuable natural resources. Indiana also mines sand, ...