November 3, 1868 Schuyler Colfax of New Carlisle, IN, is elected Vice-President under Ulysses S. Grant.

November 4, 1884 Former Indiana Governor Thomas Hendricks is elected Vice-President under Grover Cleveland.

November 6, 1917 Edgar Whitcomb, American politician and Governor of Indiana, born in Hayden, Indiana.

November 6, 1888 Benjamin Harrison wins the Presidential election, campaigning primarily from his home on Delaware Street.

November 7, 1811 The Battle of Tippecanoe is waged between forces under William Henry Harrison and Native Americans led by the Prophet, brother of Tecumseh.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in Corydon, of the Constitution Elm.

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1930 Duesenberg, built by Duesenberg Motors Company, Indianapolis, IN.

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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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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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 –  Larry Bird

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Built in 1901, the only Huntingburg automobile known to exist. Built by Huntingburg Wagon Works, Huntington, IN.