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November 22, 2004

 

Frank McKinney Hubbard

Frank McKinney Hubbard accompanied the 1904 presidential campaign on a train journey through the backwoods of Indiana. Hubbard created Abe Martin, a character who would become his spokesman.

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November 15, 2004

 

Camp Morton

Camp Morton, on the original site of the Indiana State Fairgrounds, was named after Indiana Governor Oliver P. Morton. in February 1862, it served as a prisoner of war camp.

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November 8, 2004

 

Fall Creek Massacre

The prevailing attitude on the frontier was that killing Indians was not a crime, but this massacre sparked a fierce moral debate.

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October 25, 2004

 

Early Indiana Agriculture

By the mid 19th century the Industrial Revolution brought the steel plow to Indiana farmers. These developments allowed each farmer to work many more acres than before.

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October 18, 2004

 

Cannelton Cotton Mill

After a massive renovation, the Cannelton Cotton Mill is alive once again with new occupants in 70 newly created apartments for senior citizens.

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October 11, 2004

 

Interurbans

“Interurbans”—also called electric railways—were once the cause of a wild but short-lived mania all over America, and Indiana was the heart of the industry.

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October 4, 2004

 

Harry Hoosier

Over the years many origins of the word “Hoosier” have been identified. It may come from the foloowers of Harry Hoosier, a widely known black preacher of the 18th century.

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