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Indiana History: Indiana as Territory, then, State
IU Northwest students in History A363 and Liberal Studies D511 courses may find this LibGuide helpful in researching topics regarding Indiana from before statehood to the present.
From before the 1770's until the 1950's, this web site covers explorers and indians in Indiana, statehood, labor strikes and other events, including the end of World War II.
Various capitals of Indiana are described. Reasons why the capital was relocated several times. Why the current site is the permanent location. Searching for the site for the state capital, part 1
Searching for the permanent site for the state capital, part 2. This issue describes the building of Indianapolis. Also, it identifies some of the first settlers to live and work there.