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Indiana
:''This article is about the U.S. state. Indiana, Pennsylvania (U.S.), Indiana, Queensland (Australia), and Indiana, Brazil (São Paulo state.)''
Indiana, meaning the "Land of the Indians", is a state of the United States. Its capital is Indianapolis. The U.S. postal abbreviation for the state is IN.
A resident of Indiana is called a Hoosier and it is also the mascot for Indiana University, located in Bloomington, in southern Indiana.
USS ''Indiana'' was named in honor of this state.
History
The area of Indiana has been settled since before the development of the Hopewell culture (ca. 100-400CE). It was part of the Mississippian culture from roughly 1000CE up to the conventional end of Mississippian dating ("contact with Europeans"). The specific Native American tribes that inhabited this territory at that time were primarily the Miami and the Shawnee. The area was claimed for New France in the 17th century, handed over to the Kingdom of Great Britain as part of the settlement at the end of the French and Indian War, given to the United States after the American Revolution, soon after which it became part of the Northwest Territory, then the Indiana Territory, and joined the Union in 1816 as the 19th state.
Law and Government
The current governor of Indiana is Mitch Daniels, whose campaign slogan was "My Man Mitch," elected on November 2, 2004. The state's U.S. senators are B. Evans "Evan" Bayh III (Democrat) and Richard G. Lugar (Republican).
''See: List of Indiana Governors'', ''Indiana General Assembly''
Geography
Indiana is bounded on the north by Lake Michigan and the state of Michigan, on the east by Ohio, on the south by Kentucky with which it shares the Ohio River as a border, and on the west by Illinois. Indiana is one of the Great Lakes states.
The 475 mile long Wabash River bisects the state from northeast to southwest and has given Indiana two themesongs, the state song ''On the Banks of
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That table really needs fixing. I'd do it, but I'm bad with tables. xyzzyva
Can anyone clear up the confusion to the evolution of the Hoosier? The noun, not the people. toby2080
:No. Nobody has ever been able to clear up the "Hoosier question". There is a lot of speculation, some better than other, but no definite answer.
Additional time zone information.
This http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050429/NEWS02/504290510 newspaper piece seemed particularly relevant to the time zone section of this article. -- Beland 07:24, 8 May 2005 (UTC)
Alexandria, Indiana
Alexandria is a city located in Madison County, Indiana. The population was 715 in 1890, 7,221 in 1900 out of which 1,002 were foreign-born, and 5,096 in 1910. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,260. It is about 46 miles northeast of Indianapolis.
Alexandria is served by the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St Louis, and the Lake Erie & Western railways. In the city are a Carnegie library and Beulah Park of 24 acres (97,000 m²) & home of the Madison County "Four H Fair". The city is located in rich farm country, which produces Indian corn, oats and wheat; and is in the Indiana natural gas region, to which fact it owes its growth as a manufacturing centre. It was one of the principal seats of the glass
industry in Indiana-- plate glass, lamp chimneys, mirrors, &c., were once manufactured here. The municipality owns and operates the water-works as well as the city schools. Alexandria was founded in 1836 and was chartered as a city in 1893.
Alexandria is also known as "Small Town USA" and holds an annual festival to honor this heritage.
Famous residents include Bill and Gloria Gaither, winners of four Grammys.
Alexandria is home to what is lauded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest ball of paint.
Geography
Alexandria is located at 40°15'47" North, 85°40'35" West (40.263191, -85.676267).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²). 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 6,260 people, 2,481 households, and 1,654 families residing in the city. The population density is 891.9/km² (2,308.6/mi²). There are 2,704 housing units at an average density of 385.2/km² (997.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.10% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.02% Pacific
Columbus, Indiana
Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 39,059. It is a small city approximately 40 miles south of Indianapolis. .
Architecture
's North Christian Church depicts an example of contemporary architecture in Columbus.]]
Columbus is famous for its architectural designs. Public buildings and statues, designed by such individuals as Eero Saarinen, I.M. Pei, and others, are found throughout the city. Six of its buildings, built between 1942 and 1965, are National Historic Landmarks, and 60 other buildings sustain the Bartholomew County capital seat's reputation as a showcase of modern architecture. The National Historical Landmarks are:
First Baptist Church by Harry Weese
First Christian Church by Eliel Saarinen
Irwin Union Bank by Eero Saarinen, with landscape by Dan Kiley; and its addition by Kevin Roche
Mabel McDowell School by John Carl Warnecke
Miller House, the Residence of J. Irwin Miller by Eero Saarinen, with landscape by Dan Kiley.
North Christian Church (congregation founded in 1955), designed by Eero Saarinen in 1964.
Other notable buildings include:
Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, designed by I. M. Pei
Commons-Courthouse Center, by Cesar Pelli
Columbus East High School, by Romaldo Giurgola
''Large Arch'', sculpture by Henry Moore
Columbus is also the home of several companies, including Cummins Inc. and ArvinMeritor Industries.
Geography
Columbus is located at 39°12'50" North, 85°54'40" West (39.213998, -85.911056).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 68.3 km² (26.4 mi²). 67.2 km² (26.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.59% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 39,059 people, 15,985 households, and 10,566 families residing in the city. The population
Fairmount, Indiana
Fairmount is a town located in Grant County in east central Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,992. It is ninety kilometers (fifty-five miles) northeast of Indianapolis. Largely a bed town to its three thousand citizens, Fairmount is best known as the boyhood home of actor James Dean, who is buried there.
Geography
Fairmount is located at 40°25'4" North, 85°38'56" West (40.417702, -85.648942).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 2,992 people, 1,226 households, and 859 families residing in the town. The population density is 785.9/km² (2,033.0/mi²). There are 1,325 housing units at an average density of 348.0/km² (900.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.30% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,226 households out of which 31.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% are married couples living together, 11.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% are non-families. 26.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 2.91.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $33,843, and the median income for a family
Gary, Indiana
Gary is the largest city located in Lake County in northwest Indiana, near the city of Chicago. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 102,746. It borders Lake Michigan and is known for its large steel mills and as the hometown of the musical Jackson family.
Gary, Indiana is also the subject of a song in the musical ''The Music Man,''and songs and albums by The Jacksons: "Going Back to Indiana," and "2300 Jackson Street."
History
The city was founded in 1906 by the United States Steel Corporation as the home for its new plant. The city was named after the chairman of U.S. Steel, Elbert H. Gary.
Among cities of 100,000 or more, Gary has the highest percentage of African-American residents of any U.S. city (as of the 2000 U.S. census). Gary had one of the nation's first African-American mayors, Richard G. Hatcher and hosted the ground-breaking 1972 National Black Political Convention.
Gary's fortunes have risen and fallen with those of the steel industry. In the 1960s, like many other American urban centers, Gary entered a downward spiral of decline. Gary's decline was brought on by layoffs at the steel plants; today, Gary faces numerous difficulties, including unemployment, major economic problems and a high rate of crime.
Recent events
Before his current legal troubles, singer and famous former Gary resident Michael Jackson promised to build a performing arts center for Gary, though this has not come to pass. Gary has, however, constructed a new convention center recently, the Genesis Convention Center.
Gary has been in the news in connection with politicking over the construction of a new airport for Chicago. Because the Gary airport is closer to downtown Chicago than the other proposed site for a third Chicago airport at Peotone, Illinois, some have argued that building a new airport at Peotone is not necessary, and that money would be better spent on improving the Gary/Chicago International Airport. This plan
Goshen, Indiana
Goshen, Indiana is a town of 29,383 people (As of the 2000 census). It is located about 100 miles east of Chicago and 30 miles east of South Bend, Indiana in north-central Indiana. It is the county seat of Elkhart county. The town's preferred nickname is the Maple City.
In 2004, the Mayor is Allan Kauffman.
It is primarily known as a center of manufacturing for recreational vehicles and accessories. It is also home to Goshen College, a nationally recognized liberal arts college.
On December 6, 2001, Goshen was in the national news due to a shooting at Nu-Wood Decorative Millwork. While initial reports said that 35 people had been shot, the actual facts were that the gunman, Robert Wissman killed one co-worker (plant general manager Greg Oswald), wounded 6 others, and took his own life.
Geography
Goshen is located at 41°34'55" North, 85°50'12" West (41.582066, -85.836686).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.7 km² (13.4 mi²). 34.2 km² (13.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.57% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 29,383 people, 10,675 households, and 7,088 families residing in the city. The population density is 860.1/km² (2,227.7/mi²). There are 11,264 housing units at an average density of 329.7/km² (854.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 83.15% White, 1.53% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 12.00% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. 19.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,675 households out of which 32.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% are married couples living together, 10.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% are non-families. 27.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.5% have
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