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Posted in Indiana History October 29, 2015 by Trisha Faulkner

12 Things You Didn’t Know About The History Of Indiana

How much do you know about the Hoosier state? What do you know about the history of Indiana? What do you know about our weird laws? Indiana is a pretty crazy place! In fact, here are 12 things you probably didn’t know about the history of Indiana.

1. Did you know there's a Subaru production plant in Lafayette that produces less waste in an entire year than a family of four produces in a week?

2. Did you know Santa Claus, Indiana receives more than half a million “Dear Santa” letters every year around Christmas time?

3. Did you know Indiana produces 20%of the popcorn supply in the entire United States?

4. Did you know it's illegal to catch fish with firearms, dynamite, crossbows, or your bare hands in Indiana?

5. Did you know five men from Indiana have been elected vice president over the years?

6. Did you know the first successful goldfish farm was opened in Martinsville in 1899?

7. Did you know charging people to see wire dancing, puppet shows, and tumbling acts is a finable offense?

8. Did you know the Indiana General Assembly tried to pass a bill to change the value of Pi in 1897?

9. Did you know it is illegal for Indiana liquor stores to sell milk or soft drinks?

10. Did you know, in Beech Grove, it's illegal to eat watermelon in a park?

11. Did you know in Indianapolis, it's illegal to collect rags on Sunday?

12. Did you know in Warsaw, it's illegal to throw an old computer at your neighbor?

Can you think of anything I should have added to this list? Obviously, this isn’t the entire history of Indiana. However, it’s some pretty interesting information if you ask me! Share your thoughts in the comments section with me. And, remember to share this piece with your friends if you enjoyed it!

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Trisha Faulkner

Trisha Faulkner is a stay-at-home and work-at-home Hoosier momma. She is a huge advocate of Autism awareness, and loves her beautiful boy more than life itself. She is a native Indiana writer who types her best pieces for Only In Your State between 2-4AM when her toddler finally falls over asleep.