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Indiana Territory
The indiana Territory included Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michagan, and part of Minnesota. -
Machine Gun
Dr. Gatling patents the machine gun in Indianapolis. -
The 19th State
President James Madison signs a contract for Indiana to become the 19th state. -
Univ. of Notre Dame
Notre Dame was founded in South Bend, IN. -
The Second Constitution
You can't bring any african american or partly african american into the state, or hire any african american as a slave,but you can keep one as a slave if you already have one in IN. -
Studebaker
John Studebaker and his brothers starts a farm wagon and carrige company in South Bend. -
The FIrst Indy
The first long-distance motor race was held at the Indianapolis motor speedway. -
Flood
The Ohio river floods causing 90% of Jefforsoneville, IN flooded. -
Mayors
Richard Hatcher becomes the first African-American mayor in Gary. -
Vice President
Indianan Dan Qayle was elected vice president.
