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Why is it called the Hoosier State? Ah, that's an excellent question—and one, apparently, that can't be answered with absolute certainty. There are a handful of theories, with two popping to the surface as the most plausible for the 19th state in the union. One story has it that when Sam Hoosier helped to build a canal on the Ohio River, he hired mostly rough-and-ready men from Indiana to do the job, and they were often referred to as Hoosier's men. The second and arguably most popular theory goes something like this: During the wild and unpredictable frontier times, when making an unexpected visit to a friend's home, folks would call out a common greeting to avoid being thought of as an unfriendly trespasser—and, thus, treated as such. In response to the call, people in their homes would reply, "Who's there?" but it would come out sounding more like, "Who'sh 'ere." And so a name was born.
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AttractionsGreat Lakes Museum of Military History
360 Dunes Plaza
Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Description: An educational and historical tribute to the armed forces, the Great Lakes Museum of Military History displays vehicles, uniforms, weapons, photographs, and medals. ... Read More
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Lubeznick Center for the Arts
101 W. 2nd St.
Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Description: The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is a newly renovated cultural venue, providing a variety of art... Read More
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Washington Park Zoo
115 Lakeshore Dr.
Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Description: The Washington Park Zoo covers 15 acres and exhibits more than 220 animal of 90 different species... Read More
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