History of Indiana

By LillyBelleL
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    Indiana Territory

    The indiana Territory included Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michagan, and part of Minnesota.
  • Machine Gun

    Machine Gun

    Dr. Gatling patents the machine gun in Indianapolis.
  • The 19th State

    The 19th State

    President James Madison signs a contract for Indiana to become the 19th state.
  • Univ. of Notre Dame

    Univ. of Notre Dame

    Notre Dame was founded in South Bend, IN.
  • The Second Constitution

    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

    Studebaker

    John Studebaker and his brothers starts a farm wagon and carrige company in South Bend.
  • The FIrst Indy

    The FIrst Indy

    The first long-distance motor race was held at the Indianapolis motor speedway.
  • Flood

    Flood

    The Ohio river floods causing 90% of Jefforsoneville, IN flooded.
  • Mayors

    Mayors

    Richard Hatcher becomes the first African-American mayor in Gary.
  • Vice President

    Vice President

    Indianan Dan Qayle was elected vice president.