September 15, 1974 The first public event was held at the new Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Singer Glen Campbell entertained the opening night audience.

September 16, 1822 William Conner purchased 80 acres in Marion County to establish an area for Native Americans and French fur traders to transact business. This is likely the origin of “Trader’s Point.”

September 17, 1891 The Canton glass Company opened in Marion, taking advantage of the natural gas “boom” in that area of the state.

September 19, 1892 The gates opened for the Indiana State Fair at its new locations on East 38th Street. In previous years the fair had been held at Military Park and the area of Camp Morton

September 21, 1975 The historical James Dean Museum was dedicated in Fairmount. Displays included memorabilia about actor James Dean who grew up in the Grant County town.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at the Whitley County Historical Museum in Columbia City. This massive mastodon jaw was found in Whitley County.

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1.How many Indiana counties have 30,000 or more people?

2. How many Indiana counties have populations exceeding 100,000?

3. How many Indiana counties have populations exceeding 250,000?

4. .How many Indiana counties have fewer than 10,000 people?

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