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∙ 15y agoIndiana was the name given to the Indiana Territory by the United States Congress when Indiana was created from the Northwest Territory in 1800. It means "Land of Indians."
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∙ 15y agoIndiana is called Indiana because it is the land of the indians.Indians used to live in Indiana.
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∙ 15y agoProbably because of the Native "Indians" that were here when the state was settled.
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What state is Gary Indiana locatied?
Gary is the name of a city located in the state of Indiana.
What was the first state that got its name from Indians because they lived there?
Indiana got it's name because it means "Land of the Indians" or "Indian Land". This is because in the 1760's it was first applied to the region by the United States Congress when the Indiana Territory was incorporated in 1800.
What state is Indianapolis a capital in?
Indianapolis is the name of the founder of Indiana.
He was 18 when he got his felony. Can they hunt in the state of Indiana?
Not with a firearm.
What is The Hoosier State's real name?
The Hoosier State's real name is Indiana.
Which state capitol has the state name in its title?
Indianapolis, Indiana
What is Indiana's state sport not the name?
Basketball!!
Why is peony the state flower for Indiana?
A peony is a flower. The state bird of Indiana is the cardinal.
What does Indiana mean in Japanese?
It means the USA state of Indiana. インディアナ州 (Indiana-shū) The given name of Indiana is インディアナ (Indiana) in Japanese script.
What state name means the land of Indian's?
Indiana
What state's name means land of the Indians?
Indiana
What capital has the state in its own name?
Indianopolis, Indiana
