August 12, 1853 Monks of the Order of St. Benedict purchased land in Spencer County for St. Meinrad’s Seminary and Abby.

August 12, 1889 Zerna Sharp was born near Hillisburg in Clinton County.  She became a school teacher and advisor to a publishing company where she helped create the Dick and Jane series of school books.  The books were used around the world and taught millions of children how to read.

August 7, 1987 The Pan American Games opened in Indianapolis.  Over 4300 athletes participated from 38 countries.  Thousands of volunteers helped coordinate the 30 sports which were played in 23 venues around the city.

Our Where in Indiana from last week was taken in the State Supreme Court at the Indiana Statehouse.

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Indiana Statehouse Tour Office

Indiana Department of Administration

Guided Tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Saturday.  For more information, contact us.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Indiana?

2. Name the Indiana city with the highest average temperature in the state?

3.Name the Indiana city with the lowest average temperature in the state?

4.What year was the worst snowstorm in Indiana?

Answers Below

Did You Know???

The hottest recorded daily temperature in Indiana is 116 degrees at Collegeville on July 14, 1936.

Answers

1.-36  F, New Whiteland 1/19/1936

2. Evansville 58.1

3. Angola 48.4

4. January 1978