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About Indianapolis

The city of Indianapolis is located in the state of Indiana, United States. The population was estimated to be 864,447 as of 2019. It is the capital and largest city of the Hoosier State. The metropolitan area has a population of 2,943,000 people.

The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans who were displaced from their homelands in Ohio and Illinois. In 1816, the first permanent settlement was established on the site of today's downtown Indianapolis. It was named "New Town" after New York City where many of its settlers had come from. By 1840, it became known as Indianapolis.

Fun Facts about Indianapolis

• The city of Indianapolis is the capital and largest city in Indiana.

• It was founded by William Henry Harrison, who became president after defeating incumbent President John Tyler. The first settler arrived in 1820. In 1821 it was named as the state capital.

• In 1824 it was designated as a federal district. During the Civil War, Indianapolis served as a major supply depot for both Union and Confederate armies. After the war ended, it became an important railroad hub.

• The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the largest children’s museum in the world. It has more than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space and a collection of over 200,000 objects that includes toys, games, books, clothing, art, music, and technology. The museum was founded by Dr. William H. Blocker and his wife, Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” Blocker. CMI offers many different types of activities and classes for kids of all ages.

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