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