Indiana Quick Quiz
Name four famous buildings made of Indiana limestone.
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December 22, 1935 A 22-foot statue of St. Nicholas was completed at Santa Claus, Indiana. The 40-ton statue still stands as a symbol of the festive town.
December 23, 1867 Businesswoman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C. J. Walker is born. In Indianapolis, she establishes a cosmetics company which makes her the first African-American millionaire.
December 24, 1968 Apollo 8 becomes the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon. Commander of the mission is Gary native Frank Borman
December 26, 1956 Evan Bayh is born in Shirkleville, Indiana. He becomes the 46th Governor of the State, serving from 1989 to 1997.
December 27, 1981 Hoagy Carmichael dies in Rancho Mirage, California. Growing up in Bloomington, he became a popular writer of songs, including “Stardust” and “Georgia on My Mind.”
Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at Turkey Run State Park.
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Where in Indiana?
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Answers: 1. Empire State Building 2. Biltmore Estate 3. Pentagon 4. National Cathedral in Washington D.C.
The beautiful Indiana Statehouse.
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