Indiana Quick Quiz
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What is the name of the waterfall in Owen County on Mill Creek?
- What was the original name of Lizton?
- What county is Zulu, Indiana located in?
- What county is the village Americus located in?
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September 14, 1972 “The Waltons” premiered on TV and became a family favorite. The role of Grandpa Walton was played by Will Geer from Frankfort, Indiana.
September 15, 1974 The first public event was held at the new Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Singer Glen Campbell entertained the opening night audience.
September 18, 1889 An electric streetcar began operating in Richmond on and became part of a network of “interurban” lines throughout Indiana.
September 19, 1892 The gates opened for the Indiana State Fair at its new locations on East 38th Street. In previous years the fair had been held at Military Park and the area of Camp Morton.
Where in Indiana
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Answers: 1. Cataract 2. New Elizabeth, platted in1851 by Jesse Veiley it was named for his wife. the railroad shortened the name to Lizton. 3. Allen 4. Tippecanoe
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