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Indiana State Name Origin:
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What does Indiana mean? Christened in 1800, "Indiana" means Land of the Indians or Land of Indians. Various American Indian tribes are a significant part of Indiana history, including the Miamis, Chippewa, Delawares, Erie, Shawnee, Iroquois, Kickapoo, Potawatomies, Mahican, Nanticoke, Huron, and Mohegan.
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The Naming of Indiana: Indiana Historical Bureau
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Glossary of Indian Nations
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