Resorts in Indiana - US

Congress coined the name “Indiana” in 1800, when the Indiana Territory was carved out of the Northwest Territory. The name, which means “the land of the Indians,” was retained when Indiana was admitted to the Union as the 19th state on December 11, 1816. At the time of statehood, native Americans were officially recognized as the owners of most of central and northern Indiana, or about two-thirds of the State. In 1818 the federal government purchased land in central Indiana to encourage settlement. Known as the New Purchase, the land was officially opened for settlement in 1820. Indiana has hundreds of amazing destinations. Indiana attractions include Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, and the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park.