Indiana Cities and Towns
The Hoosier State  19th State

Climate & Weather:

Indiana has hot summers and cold winters, with fairly high humidity. The combination of warm temperatures and high humidity can make July and early August a bit uncomfortable, particularly in the southern parts of the state. Temperatures can climb to the high 90s F/mid 30s C. Expect late spring and fall temperatures to range from a low of 40 F/4 C to a high of 65 F/19 C. A sweater or jacket will be needed in the evenings. Those visiting in winter will find plenty of snow -- as much as 40 in/102 cm falls near Lake Michigan. January temperatures average 16 to 41 F/-14 to 5 C.

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Firsts, Facts, Trivia:  

North of Lafayette is the site of the Battle of Tippecanoe, where on November 7, 1811, William Henry Harrison's forces defeated the Native American confederacy formed by the famous Shawnee chief Tecumseh. 

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Featured Tourist Spots:

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame  - The state of Indiana and basketball are a perfect fit. From Hoosiers like Wooden, Robertson, Plump, Bird and Bailey to the thousands of toddlers who pick up their first basketballs at age two or three, basketball is a sport that's at the very core of life in Indiana. The rich tradition of Indiana basketball is proudly celebrated at the Hall of Fame Museum in New Castle.

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Indiana History:

Native American Indians migrated west into Indiana as European settlers took their lands during the late 1600s.  The Shawnee, Miami, Delaware, Mahican, and Potawatomi tribes were just a few of these tribes.  

In 1679, French-Canadian Robert Cavelier became the first white man to see Indiana.  He was searching for a water route to the Pacific Ocean.  French fur traders soon followed, establishing trading posts throughout the area.  Forts were built during the 1720s in Miami (near Fort Wayne) and Quiatenon (near Lafayette).  Vincennes became the first permanent settlement in Indiana about 1732. 

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