August 3, 1900 Ernie Pyle, American journalist and war correspondent during WW II, born in Dana, Indiana. Pyle was a Pulitzer Prize winner in 1944.

August 3, 1946  Santa Claus Land, the nation’s first theme park, opened in Santa Claus, Indiana.  In 1984, the name was changed to Holiday World.

August 4, 1823 Oliver Morton, American politician (14^th Governor of Indiana), born in Salisbury, Indiana

August 5, 1882 James Whitcomb Riley’s poem “When the Frost is on the Pumpkin” was published, becoming one of his most popular works.

1933 The First National Bank in Montpelier, Indiana, was robbed by a trio of bandits who got away with over $4,000. Initial reports estimated a haul of $10,000. The men were described as “polite” and “well dressed.” They escaped in a blue Chrysler.  Authorities later concluded that it was the work of the Dillinger gang.  Pictured:  A headline from the Kokomo Tribune, August 5, 1933. Â

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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.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. Name the Family who started Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari.

2. What is the name of the Holiday World, wooden roller coaster that TIME magazine named the #1 wooden coaster in the nation?

3. What is the name of the Holiday World, launched wing coaster that launches riders from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds?

4.What is the name of the Steel, family roller coaster that almost everyone in the family can ride?

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Answers

1. Koch

2. The Voyage

3. Thunderbird

4. Howler