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Brief History. Indiana was first explored by French explorers Robert Cavelier and Sieur de la Salle in 1679-1680, and after long struggle fell to the British in 1763. Prior to becoming a U.S. state, Indiana was the scene of frequent Indian uprisings until 1811. During the 19th century, Indiana was the site of several experimental communities, including those established by George Rapp and Robert Owen at New Harmony. Indiana's attractions include Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, and the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and the famous Wyandotte Cave.

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Nickname: Hoosier State

Capital: Indianapolis

Date entered union: Dec. 11, 1816

Population: 6,271,973

State Flower: Peony

State Bird: Cardinal

Land area: 35,867 sq mi.

Topography: Hilly southern region; fertile rolling plains in central region, flat, heavily glaciated north; dunes along Lake Michigan

Major Industries: Manufacturing; Educational, health and social services; Retail trade

More About The People

Folks are called: Indianan, Indianian, Hoosier

Ethnicities: White: 5,320,022 (87.5%); Black: 510,034 (8.4%); American Indian: 15,815 (0.3%); Asian: 59,126 (1.0%); Other race: 97,811 (1.6%); Two or more races: 75,672 (1.2%); Hispanic/Latino: 214,536 (3.5%)

Male/Female stats: Male: 2,982,474 (49.0%); Female: 3,098,011 (51.0%)

Median household income ($): 41,567

College Grads: 12.2%

Home Owners: 71.4%

Famous people: James R. Hoffa, Michael Jackson

  

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