1720 A fort was built at Ouiatenon near the present Lafayette.
1722 Fort Miami was built at the sight of the current Fort Wayne.
1778 American troops capture Vincennes from the British.
1791 The Miami Indians defeat federal troops and local militia.
1794 The Miami’s are defeated at the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the area is opened up for white settlements.
1800 Indiana territory was created.
1811 The Battle of Tippecanoe is foughtand American General Harrison victorious.
1816 Indiana became the 19th state.
1863 Confederate cavalrymen led by General Morgan raid Southern Indiana.
1901 Eugene Debs found the Socialist party in Indianapolis.
1911 First Indianapolis 500 race is run.
1934 John Dillinger is killed ending his string of bank robberies.