September  2, 1911 Madame C. J. Walker applied for incorporation of her cosmetics company in Indianapolis. She became the first woman millionaire in the U.S.

September 4, 2012 A life-sized bronze statue of Orville Redenbacher was unveiled in Valparaiso, where he developed the popcorn that made him famous.

September 4, 1928 Dick York, American actor (Darrin-Bewitched, Inherit the Wind), born in Fort Wayne.

September 5, 1885 1st gasoline pump is delivered to a gasoline dealer in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

September  6, 1883 Two children, Blanche and Orris Hiestand, discovered Marengo Cave in Crawford County.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument in Indianapolis.

Where in Indiana?

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Did you see the August 19 Super Blue Moon?

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
Estanley@idoa.in.gov

Indiana Quick Quiz

1. What is the former name of Evansville?

2. What is the former name of Valparaiso?

3.What is the former name of Muncie?

4. What is the former name of Rensselaer?

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Answers

1. McGary’s Landing

2. Portersville

3. Munsee Town

4. Newton

Those who look for the bad in people will surely find it.

— Abraham Lincoln

 – Celebrating the Hoosier Spirit of seeing the best in people and maintaining a positive outlook.

Please send your favorite Hoosier quote to: RegEdwards@idoa.in.gov

← Notice the Super Blue Moon did not look blue. A Blue Moon gets it’s name by being the third full Moon in a season with four full Moons.

Mark your calendars for September 18, 2024, to view the Super Harvest Moon. It will also undergo a partial lunar eclipse.