Hoosier - Wikipedia
WEBHoosier / ˈ h uː ʒ ər / is the official demonym for the people of the U.S. state of Indiana. The origin of the term remains a matter of debate, [1] but "Hoosier" was in general use by the 1840s, [2] having been popularized by Richmond resident John Finley's 1833 poem "The Hoosier's Nest". [2]
Why are Indiana residents called “Hoosiers”? - HISTORY
WEBDec 8, 2016 · A little more than a decade after Indiana joined the Union on December 11, 1816, newspapers began to refer to the residents of the newly admitted state as “Hoosiers.” (Alternate spellings...
Indiana - Wikipedia
WEBNicknamed "the Hoosier State", [16] Indiana is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the Union as the 19th state on December 11, 1816.
IHB: What is a Hoosier - IN.gov
WEBFor well over a century and a half the people of Indiana have been called Hoosiers. It is one of the oldest of state nicknames and has had a wider acceptance than most. True, there are Buckeyes of Ohio, the Suckers of Illinois and the Tarheels of North Carolina -- but none of these has had the popular usage accorded Hoosier.
Why Is Indiana Called the Hoosier State? - America Explained
WEBMay 17, 2024 · While there are many false stories and tall tales about the origins of the motto Hoosier State, several plausible reasons exist. Perhaps the most likely explanation that the Hoosier State calls itself by that name is due to …
What Is a Hoosier? - Indiana Historical Society
WEBWhat Is a Hoosier? It’s safe to conclude the Hoosher and Hoosier nickname adopted by Indiana residents and for them by their nearby neighbors was derived from the dialect term (probably traceable from England) not uncommon among southern immigrants to Indiana and the Ohio Valley several years before [John] Finley arrived and penned his famous ...
Hoosier State Chronicles: Indiana's Digital Historic Newspaper …
WEBThis collection contains 186,601 issues comprising 1,589,638 pages and 619,771 articles. Hoosier State Chronicles is operated by the Indiana State Library and funded by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.
What is Indiana Known For? - WorldAtlas
WEBOct 18, 2018 · Why is Indiana known as the "Hoosier State"? Indiana is an American state situated in the Great Lakes and Midwestern areas of North America. It is the seventeenth most populous (6,666,818) and thirty-eighth biggest U.S. state by land area.
IHB: Emblems & Symbols - IN.gov
WEBIndiana State Language - English. Indiana State Seal. Indiana State Motto - "The Crossroads of America" (1937 General Assembly resolution) Indiana State Nickname - "The Hoosier State". Other Indiana Information: The Naming of Indiana. Theories about the word "Hoosier". Special Days of Celebration. Just the Facts.
Hoosier v. State of Hawaii et al 1:2024cv00405 | US District Court …
WEB3 days ago · State of Hawaii and Hawaii State Library. Case Number: 1:2024cv00405. Filed: September 19, 2024. Court: US District Court for the District of Hawaii. Presiding Judge: LESLIE E KOBAYASHI.
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