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History of Indianapolis

Monday, September 29th, 2008

HISTORY OF INDIANAPOLIS

Indianapolis was founded as the site for the new state capital in 1820. The first European Americans settler is believed to have been George Pouge. The state capital was moved from Gorydon. The plan for Indianapolis at that time was for a city of one-mile square and in the centre of the town would be the Governors circle. Indianapolis was founded on the white river on the idea the river could be used for transport. The first railroad to service Indianapolis began operation in October 1857. The population soared with the railroad connecting Indianapolis to the rest of the state.

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Indianapolis Airport

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT

The Indianapolis Airport is located approximately 11 kilometers south west of the town of Indianapolis Before the airport received its International Designation in 1975 the Indianapolis Airport was known as the Weir Cook Airport. Named after Harvey Weir Cook, who was a Air force pilot in World War I and World War II. The Indianapolis Airport is approximately seven miles from the famous Indianapolis speedway. Getting to the Indy 500 track couldn’t be easier.

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History of Indianapolis

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

HISTORY OF INDIANAPOLIS

Indianapolis was founded as the site for the new state capital in 1820. The first European Americans settler is believed to have been George Pouge. The state capital was moved from Gorydon. The plan for Indianapolis at that time was for a city of one-mile square and in the centre of the town would be the Governors circle. Indianapolis was founded on the white river on the idea the river could be used for transport. The first railroad to service Indianapolis began operation in October 1857. The population soared with the railroad connecting Indianapolis to the rest of the state.

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