Find out more about the history of Indiana, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com
Indiana became a state on Dec. 11, 1816, when President James Madison signed the congressional resolution admitting Indiana to the Union. Indiana is the 19th state. Corydon remained the first state capital until 1825, when the capital was moved to Indianapolis. Indiana’s first governor was Jonathan Jennings.
Find out more about the history of Indiana, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com
Indiana became a state on Dec. 11, 1816, when President James Madison signed the congressional resolution admitting Indiana to the Union. Indiana is the 19th state. Corydon remained the first state capital until 1825, when the capital was moved to Indianapolis. Indiana’s first governor was Jonathan Jennings.
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