This Week In Indiana History

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    May 14 – May 20

    This Week in Indiana History
    Orville statue 1988  Orville Redenbacher, the “popcorn king,” was awarded an honorary Doctor of Agriculture degree from Purdue University. He had graduated from Purdue 60 years earlier.  Born in Brazil, Indiana, he also lived in Valparaiso and is honored there by a life-sized statue.
    Soldiers and Sailors May 15, 1902  Dedication ceremonies were held for the Soldier’s and Sailors’ Monument on the Circle in Indianapolis. Led by General Lew Wallace, the program included a reading from James Whitcomb Riley and music written and performed by John Philip Sousa.
    1820 Map May 17, 1820  Governor Jonathan Jennings, John Tipton, and others set out on a journey into the middle of Indiana to select a site for a new capital city. Five days later, they arrived at the farm of William Conner and began their survey of the area. While at a meeting at Conner’s house, the capital of the state was chosen and would be named Indianapolis
    May 18, 1946   Over 20,000 people went to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to witness the first day of time trials since 1941.  The 500-Mile Race had been halted during World War II.  Winning the pole position was Cliff Berger, with an average speed of 126.471 mph. George Robson was the winner of the race. George Robson

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    Indiana Quick Quiz

    1.Which two counties in Indiana plant the most acres of popcorn?

    2. How tall is the Soldier’s and Sailors’ Monument?

    3. What was the coldest Indy 500 race day?

    4.Who has the most Indy 500 starts?

    Answers Below

    Did You Know???

    The Indiana Statehouse has had 20,000 visitors so far in 2023? Guests have visited from 46 states, 71 foreign countries and 91 Indiana counties. We still need someone from Perry county to visit! If you are from Perry county and you visit the statehouse, stop by the tour desk to let us know.

    Answers

    1. White and Pulaski.

    2. 285 feet 6 inches. It is only 15 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty.

    3. 58 degrees.

    4. A. J. Foyt. He started in 35 Indy 500 races.

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