| The land of the Indians - that is Indiana. | | | | weekend of Memorial Day. Indy 500 as it is |
| Indiana became the 15th state of America on | | | | popularly called was first held in 1911. The |
| December 11, 1816. It was once home to the | | | | race venue is always at the Indianapolis |
| mountain lions, bison, and elks. It was also | | | | Motor Speedway. The event draws in thousands |
| here that great battles were waged over land | | | | of people. |
| disputes. The wars routed the native Indians. | | | | |
| These wars fill up the history books of | | | | The Feast of the Hunters Moon (West |
| Indiana. The people of Indiana are called | | | | Lafayette) recreates the yearly gathering of |
| Hoosiers. | | | | the French and native Americans. This is held |
| | | | early in autumn along the banks of the Wabash |
| Geography and Demography | | | | River. During the celebration, thousands of |
| | | | people hear the reports of rifles; smell wood |
| Indiana takes up 35,867 square miles (making | | | | smoke while they have fun watching the |
| it the 38th largest state). This is home to | | | | reenactment. |
| some 6.3 million people. Indiana is the | | | | |
| smallest state west of the Appalachian | | | | Strawberry Festival (Crawfordsville) is |
| Mountains (not counting Hawaii). Bordering | | | | celebrated on the second week of June when |
| Indiana on the north are Lake Michigan and | | | | strawberries abound. Various activities |
| Michigan State. On the south, is Kentucky, | | | | enliven up the festival - there are talent |
| and Ohio lies on the eastern horizon. | | | | contests, food vendors, craft booths and live |
| Illinois takes up the west border. Indiana | | | | entertainment. |
| has five urban areas and smaller industrial | | | | |
| cities. | | | | There are also different scarecrow festivals |
| | | | in Indiana. In Wanatah, the festival is held |
| Industry | | | | every September. Different booths are set up |
| | | | showcasing culinary displays and handicrafts. |
| Indiana's economic stability is founded on | | | | |
| several industries: | | | | Every July 7 and 8 the people of Delphi |
| | | | celebrate the Canal Days Festival. The |
| Mining | | | | festival is celebrated with a grand parade. |
| | | | Food, music, and displays are abundant. |
| Agricultural food processing | | | | |
| | | | In Winamac, Indiana antique tractors take the |
| Meat packing plants | | | | stage during the annual Antique Power Show. |
| | | | Held at the city park, people will be |
| Textile mills | | | | beholding antiques and other collectibles |
| | | | from tractors to the horse pull. This is held |
| Farm equipment manufacturing | | | | every July. |
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| Transportation facilities | | | | Little children enjoy the celebration of |
| | | | Swiss Days. The highlight of the celebration |
| Furniture factories | | | | are plentiful children's activities. Swiss |
| | | | foods are sold and sampled. Swiss Days are |
| Pharmaceuticals | | | | also celebrated every July. |
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| Steel | | | | The August Fun Fest by the River feature a |
| | | | 350 car cruise-in. Live bands spice up the |
| Compact discs | | | | celebration. Crafts and food are available |
| | | | for sale. Entertainment is available for |
| Electrical appliances | | | | everybody of all ages. The festival is held |
| | | | in the Victorian Village, North Manchester. |
| Mobile homes | | | | |
| | | | Indiana Real Estate |
| Festivals and sights | | | | |
| | | | As mentioned above, Indiana has lots of |
| Hockey is to Minnesotans while basketball is | | | | interesting things going on. Aside from all |
| to Indiana. Every year Indiana holds the | | | | these, the offered Indiana real estates are |
| Hoosier Hysteria where high schools compete | | | | numerous. Many people have appreciated this |
| for championship. | | | | opportunity to be part of the city and many |
| | | | are still clamoring to have a home in |
| Another event that holds the breath of every | | | | Indiana. The Indiana real estate industry is |
| Hoosier is the annual Indianapolis 500 | | | | definitely a hit. |
| American Automobile Race. This is held on the | | | | |