Indiana

Indiana is the nineteenth state to enter the union. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis.

Notable people from Indiana

Notorious bank robber John Dillinger was born in Brightwood.

Astronaut Gus Grissom was born in Mitchell.

Former President Benjamin Harrison lived in Indianapolis and represented Indiana as a Senator.

William Henry Harrison, a former President and the grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, was the first governor of Indiana territory.

Singer Michael Jackson is from Gary.

Comedian David Letterman was born in Indianapolis.

Mike Pence is a current Republican member of the US House of Representatives from Indiana and has been mentioned a possible candidate for the presidency.

Former Vice President Dan Quayle was born in Indianapolis.

Harland David Sanders (also known as Colonel Sanders), founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, was born in Henryville.