| From ClassBrain.com IN Tourism Capital or Capitol? According the Indiana Historical Bureau, "After Illinois was cut off from Indiana Territory in 1809 Vincennes ceased to be central in relation to the area it served as a capital. Lawrenceburg, Vevay, Madison, Corydon, Salem, and Jeffersonville sought the honor. No action was taken while Harrison was Governor since he preferred Vincennes. In 1813, with John Gibson as acting Governor, the Assembly took up the matter. The House of Representatives favored Madison but the Council would not agree and Corydon was chosen in conference. The act which was dated March 11, 1813, was to be effective by May 1, 1813. 26."Indiana was admitted as the 19th state of the Union on December 11, 1816. Excerpted from "The State Capital Act." Part of the "Documents Leading to Statehood." Source: Indiana Historical Bureau Download a complete 16 page article about the capitals of Indiana. IndyGov Welcome to the Official Website of Indianapolis and Marian County, Indiana. Check out the Economic Development portal, local news, information for visiting, and a community calendar. Source: Indiana Government Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association Get tons of visitors information and while you’re here be sure to browse through the Indy Photo Gallery and Indy Profile. See a video of Indy or send a postcard. Source: Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association © Copyright 2004 by ClassBrain.com |