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Indianapolis was built on the White River because of the incorrect assumption that the river would serve as a major trade artery, but it turned out that the river was too sandy. Jeremiah Sullivan, a judge from the Indiana Supreme Court invented the name Indianapolis.
Indianapolis literally means "Indiana City". Polis is the Greek word for city.
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∙ 6y agoIt is Indiana plus the Greek word polis for city.
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What is the name of Indianapolis's largest airport?
Indianapolis International Airport.
From which state does the Indianapolis 500 car race get its name?
Indiana, Indianapolis is the state's capital city.
What was the former name of the Indianapolis Colts?
Baltimore Colts
Where did the Indianapolis Colts get there name from?
They were originally called the Baltimore Colts until they moved to Indianapolis and got their current name. For more on the Colts, be sure to like Sports Media 101 on facebook!
Is there 2 cities named Indianapolis?
Indianapolis, IA Indianapolis, IN and Indianapolis, OK
What is the name of Indianapolis's largest airport?
Indianapolis International Airport.
When did the Indianapolis Colts get there name?
The colts got there name back in Baltimore. They decided to keep their name when they moved too Indianapolis
What is the capital name for Indiana?
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.
What is the name of the stadiom that the Indianapolis play in?
The Indianapolis Colts play in Lucas Oil Stadium.
Which state capital city that has part of its state's name in its name?
There are 2: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Indianapolis, Indiana
From which state does the Indianapolis 500 car race get its name?
Indiana, Indianapolis is the state's capital city.
What state is Indianapolis a capital in?
Indianapolis is the name of the founder of Indiana.
What state capital in the Midwest has the state's name in its name?
Indianapolis
Name a landlocked city in America?
Indianapolis
Where is naptown?
naptown is the name of Indianapolis, Indiana
What is the scrambled city name of padinanisloi?
Indianapolis
What city has the most vowels in its name?
Indianapolis
