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"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Hoosier History Highlights

May 5 - May 11

This Week in Indiana History


 

May 5, 1817  The Indiana Supreme Court held its first session. The three judges were appointed by Governor Jonathan Jennings to serve seven-year terms "if they should so long behave well."


May 7, 1919 Thousands lined the streets of Indianapolis to welcome soldiers home from World War I. A victory arch spanned Meridian Street at the south entrance to Monument Circle.


 

May 7, 1923  Anne Baxter was born in Michigan City, Indiana. The granddaughter of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, she became a star of Broadway, movies, and TV. She worked with top directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, Fritz Lang, and Cecil B. DeMille. She won an Oscar for her role in "The Razor's Edge."  


May 10, 1960 Erwin "Cannonball" Baker died in Indianapolis at the age of 78. Born in Dearborn County, he became a pioneer in motorcycle and automobile racing. In 1909, riding his Indian motorcycle, he won the first race ever held at the newly-built Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

 

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at the Kosciusko County courthouse in Warsaw, IN.

   

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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.True or False? Indiana produces more steel than any other state.

2.What is the state flower of Indiana?

3.Hannah Milhous was born in Jennings County in 1885. What is her connection to history?

4. What was the original name of Pittsboro, Indiana?

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Answers

1. True

2. Peony

3. She was the mother of President Richard Nixon

4. Pittsburg

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Latest Washington County Mugshots

The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement agencies. Those listed, in most cases, are just facing charges at this point, and are to be considered innocent of those charges unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges are often dropped or lessened. Mugshots are collected from local law enforcement agencies on Mondays and are public records. 

 

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