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corydon became a territorial capital in 1813 when it was moved from vincennes. when Indiana became a state on December 11, 1816, corydon became the FIRST state capital. in order to have a more centralized capital, it was moved to Indianapolis in 1825. (source: a lifetime resident of corydon, Indiana)
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∙ 16y agoWhen Indiana first became a state in 1816, the capital was located in Corydon. The Old Capitol Building there is now a state historic site.
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Why was the Indiana state capitol moved from Vincennes to Corydon?
It wasn't. The capital of Indiana Territory (before Indiana became a state) was at Vincennes 1800-1813. The territorial capital was moved to Corydon in 1813 (and Corydon became the State's first capital in 1816). The Indiana State Museum attributes the move to politics: "In 1813, the territory capital was moved to Corydon along the Ohio River. The move was a master political strategy devised by Jonathan Jennings. Jennings was the territorial delegate to Congress and a bitter political foe of Harrison. Jennings later became the first governor of the state of Indiana. "
Who was the first governor of Indiana?
Jonathan Jennings was the first governer of Indiana.
What is the capital of Indianaa state that joined the union in 1816?
Corydon was the capital of Indiana when it joined the Union on December 11, 1816. It served as the state's capital until January 10, 1825.
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Where was Indiana's first capital?
Where was Indiana's first capital?
What was Indiana first capital?
Corydon, Indiana was Indiana's first capitol
What was the state capitol of Indiana before Indianaplis?
The first capital of Indiana was Vincennes, but that was only the capital when Indiana was a territory. The second capital was Corydon, and that city was the capital when Indiana became a state. After that, the capital became Indianapolis.
What was the capital of Indiana after 1825?
Indianapolis became the capital of Indiana on January 10, 1825. The first state capital was at Corydon (1816-1825).
Where was the first capital of the Indiana territory?
Vincennnes
What was Indiana's first state capital?
Corydon was the state capital from 1816 to 1825.
In 1816 what was the capital of Indiana?
The Indiana state capital moved to Indianapolis from Corydon in 1825.
What is the capital name for Indiana?
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.
What is the capitalof Indiana?
The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis.Indianapolis is the capital city of Indiana.
What is the capital of Indiana a state which became a state in 1816?
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.Indianapolis is the capital city in Indiana. Indiana was admitted to the Union on December 11, 1816.
Does Indiana have a capital?
Indianapolis is the capital city in Indiana.
What state is Indianapolis a capital in?
Indianapolis is the name of the founder of Indiana.
