October 1970 The Indianapolis Museum of Art opened at its new location at Oldfields, the Lilly family estate at Michigan Road and 38th Street. In 2017 the campus and organization were renamed Newfields.

October 23, 1836 Cambridge City was platted in Wayne County. It prospered due to its location on the National Road and the Whitewater Canal.

October 27, 1973 Allan “Rocky” Lane died at the age of 74. Born in Mishawaka, he was an actor who appeared in over 125 movies and TV shows.  He was most famous as the voice of the talking horse, Mr. Ed.

October 28, 1932 President Herbert Hoover was in Indianapolis to give a campaign speech to 20,000 at Butler Fieldhouse. Less than two weeks later, he lost his bid for re-election to Franklin D. Roosevelt.

October 28, 1928 The Madonna of the Trail monument was dedicated in Richmond. The statue, placed on the historic National Road, honors pioneer mothers of covered wagon days.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in Terre Haute.

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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.

(317) 233-5293
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Indiana Quick Quiz

1.Where can you attend the Chocolate Festival on October 21, 2023?

2. Where can you enjoy the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest, October 26-28, 2023?

3. Where can you participate in Mischief On Meridian, October 28, 2023?

4. Where can you attend Autumn On The River, October 21-22, 2023?

Answers Below

Did You Know???

Indiana is the second-leading pumpkin producer in the U. S.

Do you see our State Seal in this warty pumpkin?

Answers

1. Miami County Artisan Gallery, Peru

2. Monroe County Fairgrounds, Bloomington (Monroe Co.)

3. Lebanon (Boone Co.)

4. Bethlehem (Clark Co.)