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Where did people settle in Indiana?

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Where did people settle in Indiana?

Most of the early settlers to Indiana settled in the southern part of the state. However, by the mid-1800s settlers were buying and settling on the fertile soil of the northern part of Indiana.

Where was the first settlement in Indiana?

Indiana was first explored by Europeans when La Salle visited during the winter of 1679 to 1680. The first permanent settlement was near the French fort at Vincennes, built in 1702, along the Wabash River.

Where was the Indiana Territory?

The Indiana Territory at its greatest extent included modern-day Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and part of Minnesota. It formerly was part of the Northwest Territory. As Ohio began the process of becoming a state in 1800, the Congress separated the area into two distinct territories.

How was Indiana settled?

French fur traders from Canada were the first Europeans to enter Indiana, beginning in the 1670s. The French established Vincennes as a permanent settlement in Indiana during European rule, but the population of the area remained primarily Native American.

What is the motto of Indiana?

Crossroads of America
Indiana/Motto

What is the oldest city or town in Indiana?

A Site with an Important Place in our State’s History! Founded in 1732 in a part of the Midwest that belonged to France, Vincennes is Indiana’s oldest city.

What is the smallest town in Indiana?

Westphalia
This itty bitty town is officially the smallest in the state! Westphalia can be found in Knox County and has 202 residents! But they’re definitely their own town – they have a post office to prove it. This town may be tiny, but it sure has that classic Indiana beauty!

What are 5 interesting facts about Indiana?

DID YOU KNOW…

  • The state colors are blue and gold.
  • Indiana is the first state to have a chapel in its state capitol.
  • The state motto, adopted in 1937, is “The Crossroads of America.”
  • The state seal has been used since 1801 and was officially adopted in 1963.
  • Indiana was the 19th state to enter the union.