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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: ALL ABOUT INDIANA
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Unexpected Indiana: A Portfolio of Natural Landscapes (Quarry Books)Unexpected Indiana: A Portfolio of Natural Landscapes (Quarry Books) by Ron Leonetti
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Indiana is "The Hoosier State". Indiana's 2000 population -- 6,080,485 (14th in rank).
Indiana State Flag Nylon 2 ft. x 3 ft.Indiana State Flag Nylon 2 ft. x 3 ft.
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Indiana became the 19th state on December 11, 1816.
Indianapolis Then and Now (Then & Now)Indianapolis Then and Now (Then & Now) by Nelson Price
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Indianapolis, with a population of 781,870, serves as Indiana's capital city.
Lincoln's Youth: Indiana Years, Seven to Twenty-One, 1816-1830Lincoln's Youth: Indiana Years, Seven to Twenty-One, 1816-1830 by Louis Austin Warren
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Did you know? -- That Abraham Lincoln moved to Indiana when he was 7 years old? He lived most of his boyhood life in Spencer County (Indiana) with his parents, Thomas and Nancy.
Indianapolis 500: The Legacy SeriesIndianapolis 500: The Legacy Series
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"The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" is considered by many to be the annual running of the "Indianapolis 500". The "Indianapolis Motor Speedway" was founded by Carl Fisher in 1906. ....
Indy: The Race and Ritual of the Indianapolis 500Indy: The Race and Ritual of the Indianapolis 500 by Terry Reed
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.... The first "Indy 500" race was held on May 30, 1911. The winner was Ray Harroun, whose average speed during the race was 74.59 MPH. The debut Indy 500 took 6 hours and 42 minutes to complete.
Roaring Through the Century, The Indianapolis 500 [VHS]Roaring Through the Century, The Indianapolis 500 [VHS] by Dave Meyer
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The "Indianapolis Motor Speedway" was paved with 3.2-million bricks, which were covered with asphalt over the years, and covered completely in 1961 (except for a small strip at the finish line).
The Birds of IndianaThe Birds of Indiana by Russell E. Mumford
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The State Bird of the great Hoosier state of Indiana is .... The "Cardinal".
Scenic Driving IndianaScenic Driving Indiana by Douglas Wissing
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Fort Wayne, Indiana's 2nd-largest city, had its beginnings in 1794, after the "Battle Of Fallen Timbers", when General "Mad Anthony" Wayne built Fort Wayne on the site of a Miami Indian village.
Indiana Legends: Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David LettermanIndiana Legends: Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman by Nelson Price
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The small town of "Santa Claus, Indiana" receives more than 500,000 letters and requests at Christmastime.
The Indiana Way: A State HistoryThe Indiana Way: A State History by James H. Madison PhD
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What is Indiana's official State Flower? ---- Give up? ---- Answer: It's the "Peony". :)
Hoosier Century: 100 Years of Photography from the Indianapolis Star and NewsHoosier Century: 100 Years of Photography from the Indianapolis Star and News by Indianapolis Star News
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"Ball State University" (located in Muncie, Indiana) was built mostly from funds contributed by the founders of the "Ball Corporation", a company than made glass canning jars.
Indiana Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities, and Other Offbeat StuffIndiana Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities, and Other Offbeat Stuff by Dick Wolfsie
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Crazy Indiana State Laws -- Did you know that monkeys are forbidden to smoke cigarettes in South Bend? And: In Gary, Indiana, it's illegal to attend the theater within four hours of eating garlic. :)
Oddball Indiana: A Guide to Some Really Strange Places (Oddball series)Oddball Indiana: A Guide to Some Really Strange Places (Oddball series) by Jerome Pohlen
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(That last "law" I mentioned [above], the garlic thing, actually makes some degree of sense.) :-)
My Indiana: 101 Places to SeeMy Indiana: 101 Places to See by Earl L. Conn
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Although Indiana means "Land of the Indians", there are fewer than 8,000 Native Americans living in the state today.
Hoosiers (2-Disc Collector's Edition)Hoosiers (2-Disc Collector's Edition)
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"Hoosier Hysteria" grips the basketball-happy state of Indiana each March. This "Hoosiers" DVD has a terrific bonus feature -- the complete Milan vs. Muncie Ind. High School championship game of 1954.
Hoosier Hysteria Road Book : A Guide to the Byways of Indiana High School BasketballHoosier Hysteria Road Book : A Guide to the Byways of Indiana High School Basketball by Dale Lawrence
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Indiana's State Motto -- "The Crossroads Of America" (adopted in 1937).
INDY's Wildest DecadeINDY's Wildest Decade by Alex Gabbard
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Indiana's first major railroad linked Madison and Indianapolis and was completed in 1847.
Indiana from the AirIndiana from the Air by Richard Fields
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Indiana University's greatest swimmer was Mark Spitz, who won 7 gold medals at the 1972 Olympic Games.
The Encyclopedia of IndianapolisThe Encyclopedia of Indianapolis by David J. Bodenhamer
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The first diesel-powered tractor was produced in Columbus, Indiana, in 1930.
Frank Sinatra: An American LegendFrank Sinatra: An American Legend by Nancy Sinatra
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The debut of singer Frank Sinatra was in Indianapolis at the "Lyric Theater", on February 2, 1940 (with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra).
Notre Dame Golden Moments: 20 Memorable Events That Shaped Notre Dame FootballNotre Dame Golden Moments: 20 Memorable Events That Shaped Notre Dame Football by John Walters
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In 1887, Notre Dame plays its first football game. To date, they have won more than 10 national championships.
Beyond the Brink With Indiana: 1987 Ncaa ChampionsBeyond the Brink With Indiana: 1987 Ncaa Champions by Bob Hammel
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The "NCAA Hall Of Champions" is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The massive state-of-the-art complex is national headquarters to the "National Collegiate Athletic Association" (NCAA).
James Dean: The Untold Story of a Passion for SpeedJames Dean: The Untold Story of a Passion for Speed by Philippe Defechereux
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Fairmont, Indiana, is home to the "James Dean Memorial Gallery", honoring the famous actor (who was born in Marion, Indiana, on February 8, 1931).
Indiana 24/7Indiana 24/7 by Rick Smolan
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More than 100 species of trees are native to the state of Indiana.