Hoosier History Highlights

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    Hoosier History Highlights


    November 17 – November 23

    This Week in Indiana History


    Geo Rogers Clark November 19, 1752 George Rogers Clark is born in Virginia. He becomes the “Conqueror of the Old Northwest,” taking  Vincennes from the British.

    November 20, 1880 Governor James “Blue Jeans” Williams dies in office. He lies in state at the Marion County Courthouse. Lt. Gov. Isaac Gray serves the remaining two months of the Governor’s term.

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    November 21, 1959 Chrysler Field House opens in New Castle.  It is the world’s largest high school gym. Chrysler Field House

    Hoagy Carmichael November 22, 1899 Hoagy Carmichael American composer, singer, born in Bloomington.

    Our Where in Indiana? from last week were taken in Zionsville.

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    Indiana Quick Quiz

    1. Which Indiana county is named for the man who became the 9th U.S. President?

    2. In what Indiana city will you find the Boone County Courthouse?

    3.Which Indiana county is named for the inventor of the steamboat?

    4.Which Indiana county is named for a former governor of New York?

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    Answers

    1. Harrison County (named for William Henry Harrison)

    2. Lebanon

    3. Fulton County (named for Robert Fulton)

    4. Clinton County (named for DeWitt Clinton)


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    Photographed in Greene County.