55+ Indiana Trivia Questions

Indiana is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the seventeenth most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the nineteenth state on December 11, 1816. It is lined by Lake Michigan toward the northwest, Michigan toward the north, Ohio toward the east, the Ohio River and Kentucky toward the south and southeast, and the Wabash River and Illinois toward the west.

Various indigenous peoples inhabited Indiana for thousands of years, some of whom the U.S. government removed somewhere in the range of 1800 and 1836. Here we have gathered some informative Indiana trivia questions for you to enjoy and get some information.

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Indiana Trivia Questions

1 Hoosier Hill is the highest point of Indiana. What county of Indiana is it located in?

2 What town was named in honor of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which has attracted thousands of tourists to multiple car and motorcycle races?

3 A major body of water is shared by Crawford County, Dubois County, and Orange County in Indiana. What is it?

4 The amusement park “Holiday World” is located near what Indiana town?

5 Indiana’s third largest city is located on the Ohio River. Which city is the county seat of Vanderburgh County?

6 The Scottish Rite Cathedral is one of the largest Masonic buildings in the world. What city of Indiana is it located in?

7 What is Indiana’s state bird?

8 Indiana leads the US in the production of ________.

9 The name Indiana was first used in the 1760’s and applied to a private tract of land in another state. Which state was it?

10 Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Which of these is a port city of Indiana located on it?

11 This town’s name may remind a tourist of Christmas. Which town in Indiana was originally named “Santa Fe” but was renamed by the United States post office?

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12 Due to its location on the Blue River, what town is situated in both Crawford County and Harrison County?

13 Which of these items was manufactured in Batesville, Indiana in 2006?

14 In the eastern part of the state there is a city that is home to Ball State University and the home of cartoonist Jim Davis and the setting for ‘Garfield’. Name this college town.

15 what is not an Indiana invention?

16 What city is located on the Ohio River, which was named “La Belle Riviere” by early French explorers?

17 What river is the city of South Bend, Indiana located on?

18 Indiana is home to many cultures, and this town is known for its Amish community. Which town is located on the north border of Indiana?

19 A body of water separates Crawford County from Kentucky. Which one?

20 Which of the following is not a real town name in Indiana?

21 Which city is the county seat of Monroe County and home to the main campus of Indiana University?

22 What singer appeared at the Lyric Theatre in Indianapolis on February 2, 1940, with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra?

23 What is Indiana’s state flower?

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24 From 1981 until 2008 an average of 75,000 folks gathered in Chesterton, Indiana, to celebrate this movie.

26 Which criminal is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana?

27 Welcome to Indianapolis, the capital city of Hoosier state. It was not, however, the first capital city of this state. Which of these cities was replaced by Indianapolis as the capital in 1825?

31 This city is located in Lake County and is part of the Chicagoland area. What city am I referring to?

32 What is the state rock?

33 In Fairmount, Indiana, you can see the world’s largest collection of memorabilia of this dead celebrity.

34 What world famous sporting event takes place annually in Indiana?

35 Which venue of Indiana did Elvis Presley perform his last concert in, in 1977?

36 Which city is located in the northwestern part of the Hoosier State and is known for the steel industry?

37 What nickname do jealous neighbors give the residents of Crawford County?

38 Speaking of Terre Haute, what was created there?

39 Located along the St. Joseph River, which city is the county seat of St. Joseph County?

40 The first race was held on May 30. What year was it held?

41 What is Indiana’s official state river?

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42 Out of Indiana’s 24 state parks which one is the largest?

43 What is the name given to the culture of mound-builder peoples that inhabited Indiana about 2,500 years ago?

44 Known for its history as a safe house for slaves fleeing for freedom, where in Indiana is the Levi Coffin House located?

45 This city has long been one of the largest in Indiana. Which  town gained its name from its location on the St. Joseph River?

46 Which counties is NOT a neighbor of Crawford County?

47 Which is not a county in Indiana?

48 Which city is the county seat of Vigo County and located along the Illinois border?

49 What Interstate Highway runs through Crawford County?

50 In New Harmony, Indiana, you can see footprints allegedly made by ________.

51 which is not a Native American tribes that inhabited Indiana?

52 What city of Indiana used to be called “Bethlehem” until 1874?

53 This town has been home to the world’s largest ball of paint, as well as a gospel hymn singer and writer

54 A beautiful box canyon that boasts waterfalls and rare conifer trees is located near Mifflin, Indiana. What is the name given to this box canyon?

55 What doll was created in Indiana?

56 Which city is the county seat of Madison County and located just northeast of Indianapolis?

57 Which town has the same name as a Portuguese-speaking country, and is located on the west side of Indiana?

58 At which location in Indiana can you see the Walk of Legends?

59 Which was the first permanent European settlement in Indiana?

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