June 19, 1978 Created by Jim Davis of Marion, the Garfield comic strip first appears.

June 19, 1881   Henry Smith Lane died in Crawfordsville.  He served in the Indiana House and Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.  In 1860, he was elected Governor of Indiana.  He was Governor for two days before being sent back to Washington to serve in the U.S. Senate.

June 19, 1914   The Indiana University School of Nursing opened its doors to students.  Five graduates participated in the first commencement ceremony in 1917.

June 23, 1980 David Letterman of Indianapolis was given his own morning show on NBC, The David Letterman Show.

Our Where in Indiana from last week was a photo of the George Rogers Clark statue located on the Circle in Indianapolis.

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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. What Indiana town is home to the World’s oldest continuously running gold fish farm?

2. In what Indiana city can you find the World’s largest paint ball?

3. What Indiana city is know as The RV Capital of the World?

4. Where is Jug Rock, the largest free-standing table rock formation in the United States located?

Answers Below

Did You Know???

June is Great Outdoors Month! Take time to visit one of Indiana’s beautiful State parks.

Answers

1. Martinsville

2. Alexandria

3. Elkhart

4. Shoals, near the East Fork of the White River