- Indiana - claims more than 36,000 square miles of the Midwestern United States. The Hoosier State, whose motto reads “The Crossroads of America,” shares its borders with the states of Illinois, Kentucky and Michigan, while natural borders include Lake Michigan and the mighty Ohio River. The majority of IN consists of flat farmland; the southern section contains caves, rolling hills and numerous rivers.
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Indianapolis - sits along the banks of the White River, in the Rust Belt of the Midwest. Founded in 1821, Indianapolis is IN’s Capital City, and the seat of Marion County. Indianapolis, population 781,870 (2000 Census), ranks as the largest IN city, the 13th largest in the nation, and the second most populous state capital city.
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- Marion
County - was named in honor of Francis Marion, a South Carolina Brigadier General in the American Revolutionary War. Founded in 1822, this prosperous region experienced a rapid increase in population, which led officials to relocate the State Capital to Marion County. The enchanting City of Indianapolis is IN’s Capital City and the seat of Marion County.
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- Fort Wayne
- the "Summit City," was incorporated in
1829. This northeastern IN community was
named in honor of American Revolutionary War statesman General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Fort Wayne reported 205,727 residents at the time of the 2000 Census; however, more recent estimates (July 2008) suggest the population increased to 251,247. Fort Wayne is the second largest city in Indiana.
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- Allen
County - formed in 1824, was named
in honor of Colonel John Allen, a Kentucky state senator who lost his life in the War of 1812. Allen County, population 331,849 (2000 Census), remains IN’s largest county in area. Numerous cities, townships and unincorporated areas comprise Allen County, the largest cities of which are Fort Wayne and New Haven.
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- Evansville
- lings to the scenic Ohio River banks in the southwestern portion of the Hoosier State and is known as “River City.” Immigrants settled this area in 1812. Characterized by gently rolling hills and shallow valleys, Evansville ranks as Indiana’s third largest city. At the time of Census 2000, Evansville’s population was 121,582, while the metropolitan area was home to 342,815.
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Vanderburgh County, Indiana was formed in 1818 from portions of Gibson, Posey and Warrick Counties. The area was named in honor of Captain Henry Vanderburgh, an Indiana Territory judge and a veteran of the American Revolutionary War. At the time of the 2000 Census, Vanderburgh County reported a population of 171,922.
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- South Bend
- sister city to Mishawaka, nestles along the winding banks of the St. Joseph River, from which it derives its name. South Bend began as a fur-trading center in 1820 when Pierre Freischutz Navarre came to the area on behalf of the American Fur Company. Incorporated in 1865, South Bend holds a population of 107,789 (Census 2000 data) and lies within a Metropolitan Statistical Area with 316,663 residents. South Bend ranks as IN’s fourth largest city.
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Saint Joseph County - established in
1830, gets its name from its close
proximity to the St. Joseph River. Saint Joseph County is a regional center of industrial, manufacturing and technology business and career opportunities, while also acting as a hub of higher education. The communities of Saint Joseph County, IN, host more than eight colleges and universities that include Indiana University South Bend, the prestigious University Of Notre Dame, St. Mary’s College, and campuses of Brown Mackie College and Purdue University.
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- Gary - occupies the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, where three major Interstate highways converge. Gary lies within the southeastern section of Chicago’s bustling metropolitan area, just 25 miles outside of downtown Chicago. At the time of the 2000 Census, Gary’s population was 103,746. Gary ranks as the Lake County’s largest community, and IN’s fifth largest city.
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- Lake
County - extends over 626 miles at the extreme northwestern corner of the Hoosier State, including 129 square miles of lakes and rivers. The Illinois state line forms Lake County’s western border, while the waters of mighty Lake Michigan lap along its northern edge.
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- Hammond - covers 27 square miles along the shores of Lake Michigan. The Little Calumet River forms Hammond’s southern boundary and the Illinois state line its western border. Hammond lies only 22 miles southeast of the glittering lights of Chicago and is a vital part of the massive Chicago Metropolitan Area. Hammond is one of Lake County's most prominent cities, and while not the county seat, it does contain some of the local government offices and courts.
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Bloomington - literally blooms and blossoms with floral beauty each spring. Settlers in 1818 were so impressed by the “haven of blooms” in this region that they named their community Bloomington. Known as the “Gateway to Scenic Southern Indiana,” Bloomington is the only major city in all of Monroe County, one of the loveliest areas in the Midwestern United States. As the county seat, Bloomington houses all the local government offices for the surrounding region.
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- Monroe
County - extends across 411 square miles of some of the loveliest land in the Midwestern United States. Monroe County’s population of 120,653 during the 2000 Census has grown (2007 estimates) to over 128,000. Bloomington, the vibrant county seat, population 72,000, houses all government offices for Monroe County, IN.
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- Muncie - consistently achieves awards and honors as one of the most outstanding communities in the East Central Region of the state. The seat of Delaware County, Muncie houses all the government offices for the region and maintains a commercial and cultural hub for this predominately rural area.
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Delaware County - founded in 1827, grew from a small Native American village to a vital manufacturing hub for the East Central Region of the Hoosier State. Taking its name from the Delaware Indian Tribe, this region was once home to the visionary Prophet, brother to the great War Chief Tecumseh who tried to organize an Indian Uprising in the early 1800s. After the Civil War years, Delaware County experienced a massive economic boom following the discovery of natural gas throughout the region. Today, Delaware County is an important center for industry and is a cultural and commercial center for the surrounding mostly rural areas.
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- Fishers - consistently achieves awards and honors as one of the most affluent and desirable communities in the Midwestern United States. Located in the southeastern corner of fast-growing Hamilton County, Fishers lies only 20 miles north and east of bustling Downtown Indianapolis, IN's prosperous Capital City. According to Census 2000, the local population was almost 38,000, and 2007 estimates show an enormous leap, with more than 66,000 residents.
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Hamilton County - has emerged in the 21st century as one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S.A. Census 2000 recorded Hamilton County’s population at almost 183,000, while 2007 estimates saw an upsurge to 261,661. The median household income reported here was more than $82,000, almost double the national median of approximately $42,000. These figures make Hamilton the most affluent county in all of Indiana and most of the Midwestern United States.
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- Lafayette
- as a stellar city of the mostly rural Tippecanoe County, sits on the banks of IN's powerful Wabash River. The city of Lafayette grew from a French fortress settled in 1717, and, from its origins as a fur trading center, has become the commercial and cultural hub for the region. As the County Seat, Lafayette houses all government offices and is the site of the notable Tippecanoe County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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- Tippecanoe
- named from the local Miami Indian Tribe's word "Kethtippecanoogi," meaning "place of the succor fish people," was formed in 1826. Tippecanoe County covers 503 square miles of land, just northeast of IN's capital city of Indianapolis. The stately Tippecanoe County Courthouse, built in 1881, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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