January 21, 1928 Marvin Wood was born in Morristown, Indiana.  He coached the Milan High School basketball team to a state championship in 1954.  The victory was the inspiration for the popular movie “Hoosiers.”

January 23, 1867  Indiana Governor Oliver P. Morton was elected by the state legislature to serve as United States senator.  The remainder of Morton’s term at the Statehouse was completed by Lieutenant Governor Conrad Baker.

January 23 1879 US National Archery Association forms in Crawfordsville.

January 25, 1978  The state was paralyzed by a snowstorm that became known as the “Blizzard of ’78.” Winds gusted to 55 mph with snow depths of 20 inches.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in Rushville.

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Indiana Statehouse Tour Office

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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 lake is shared by Crawford County, Dubois County, and Orange County?

2. What year did Vincennes become Indiana’s first permanent settlement?

3. What year was the Northern Indiana Toll Road completed?

4. What year did the Indianapolis Colts win Super Bowl XLI

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1. Lake Patoka

2. 1732

3. 1956

4. 2007