Indiana Quick Quiz
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What is the former name of Evansville?
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What is the former name of Valparaiso?
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What is the former name of Muncie?
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What is the former name of Rensselaer?
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September 2, 1911 Madame C. J. Walker applied for incorporation of her cosmetics company in Indianapolis. She became the first woman millionaire in the U.S.
September 4, 2012 A life-sized bronze statue of Orville Redenbacher was unveiled in Valparaiso, where he developed the popcorn that made him famous.
September 4, 1928 Dick York, American actor (Darrin-Bewitched, Inherit the Wind), born in Fort Wayne.
September 5, 1885 1st gasoline pump is delivered to a gasoline dealer in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
September 6, 1883 Two children, Blanche and Orris Hiestand, discovered Marengo Cave in Crawford County.
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Answers: 1. McGary's Landing 2. Portersville 3. Munsee Town 4. Newton
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