Indiana
Indiana is located in the Midwest of the United States. As the inhabitants of Indiana are called "Hoosier", presumably an old term for country people, the state is officially nicknamed "The Hoosier State". However, the original meaning is not clear. According to a popular folk etymology, it is derived from the response to a knock at a settler's door, which would be "Who's here?".
The first people to live in Indiana were the Paleo-Indians, who reached the area around 8,000 BC. Native Americans living at the time of the arrival of Europeans included the Shawnee, Miami, Illini and Delaware. French fur traders were the first Europeans to enter Indiana in 1679. After the British victory in the Seven Years' War in 1763, the native tribes who had fought on the side of the French continued to resist. Eventually, the British Crown granted them the land west of the Appalachian Mountains. After American independence, this area became part of the Northwest Territory, founded in 1787, and in 1800 the U.S. created the Territory of Indiana by separating Ohio. With the subsequent secessions of Michigan and Illinois, Indiana has had its current boundaries since 1809. Even at the time of its admission to the Union as the 19th state in 1816, it was still largely owned by Indian tribes, which is why it was given its present name.
Since the state capital, Indianapolis, was historically a hub of railroads and today many highways cross in Indiana, the state motto is "The Crossroads of America." At 811 feet (247 m), Salesforce Tower is the tallest building of the Skyline of Indianapolis and in the entire state of Indiana.
Facts
- Capital and largest city: Indianapolis
- Area: 36,418 square miles (94,321 km²)
- Population: 6.8 million
- Date of statehood: 11th December 1816
- Rank of the admission: 19th
Indiana Folding Card
The capital of Indiana, Indianapolis, is known worldwide for its traditional race track, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The circuit was constructed in 1909 based on the plans of entrepreneur and racing pioneer Carl Fisher (1874–1939). One of the most successful models of the 50s and 60s was the "roadster" by A. J. Watson. The race car is depicted on this note from the 50 U.S. States Program. It also features a portrait of Fisher, the Indianapolis skyline, a blueprint of a roadster, the speedway track, the state motto "The Crossroads of America" and the year of admission to the Union.
100 Souvenir Dollars
Obverse: Carl Fisher (1874–1939), entrepreneur and pioneer of racing industry, Fisher in Watson roadster racing car, skyline of Indianapolis, blueprint of a roadster, Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit map
Reverse: United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., seals of the commemorative series
| Dimensions: 7.07 x 3.00 inches (179.50 x 76.20 mm) Material: Paper |
