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'''1890-- '''Census schedules for all of Indiana were destroyed. | '''1890-- '''Census schedules for all of Indiana were destroyed. | ||
== | == Historical Background == | ||
'''1700-1735--'''The French established three outposts along the Wabash-Maumee trade route: one at the present site of Fort Wayne, one near present-day Lafayette, and the largest and most important at Vincennes. | '''1700-1735--'''The French established three outposts along the Wabash-Maumee trade route: one at the present site of Fort Wayne, one near present-day Lafayette, and the largest and most important at Vincennes. | ||
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'''1800-1809--'''The Indiana Territory was established in 1800. Michigan Territory was detached in 1805, and the Illinois Territory was set off in 1809. | '''1800-1809--'''The Indiana Territory was established in 1800. Michigan Territory was detached in 1805, and the Illinois Territory was set off in 1809. | ||
'''1816--'''Indiana became a state. | '''1816--'''Indiana became a state. | ||
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||