Indianapolis, Indiana

According to CountryAAH.com, Indianapolis is the Capital (political) of the American State of Indiana, and that of Marion County. According to the 2010 Census, it had a Population of 829,718 residents, making it the most populous city in Indiana. It is founded in 1821. The 1987 Indianapolis Pan American Games were held in that city.

History

Indianapolis is founded in 1821 according to the Indiana General Assembly, before its official foundation it was a marshy area called Fall Creek Settlement by some fur traders.

European-American’s first settler, is believed to be George Pogue, which was established on 2 of March of 1819 with a double cabin trunk along the Rio Blanco (currently the White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis).

Like all cities, it has its own Flag and Coat of arms that reflect the history of the city and its relationship with the environment. The site of the new capital of the State of Indiana was chosen in Corydon in 1825 and it is placed in the exact geographic center for the construction of the capital; Miami Lenape Native American tribes who lived there, moved from 1820 to 1840.

Geographical location and climate

According to Abbreviationfinder, Indianapolis is located according to the geographical coordinates in Latitude: 39.7795 and Longitude: -86.1328

It has a moderate climate, where autumn temperatures are very pleasant around 18 ° C, as for summer it can be very hot, with high humidity. The warmest months are July and August, where the temperature rises to 31 ° C.

The coldest winter months are December, January and February, where temperatures drop to below zero, with snowfall especially in January and February. The annual average of snowfall is 58 centimeters.

Social development

Politics

Until the 1990s, Indianapolis was considered one of the most conservative metropolitan areas in the country compared to other major cities in the United States. For thirty-six years the Republicans had a majority in the city. For 32 years, the mayor was a Republican.

In 1999, Democrat Bart Peterson defeated Sue Anne Gilroy, with 52% versus 42% respectively. Four years later, Peterson was reelected with an overwhelming 63% of the vote. Republicans also lost control of the consolidated City-County council in 2003.

The mayor currently (2006) is Bart Peterson (D), the predecessor Steve Goldsmith 1992-1999 (R), William Hudnut 1976 – 1991 (R), and Sen. Dick Lugar 1968 – 1975 (R).

Sports

It has sports facilities, among which are the Lucas Oil Stadium and the Conseco Field Stadium, located in the center of the city, in this city the Pan American Games Indianapolis 1987 were held. Among the main sports that are developed are:

• Motorcycling. The city is known for its Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which opened in 1909, and is 4,186 meters long, with ten left and six right turns. Important motor racing events take place on this track, including: the Indy 500 race and the NASCAR Brickyard 400. The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix was held on this circuit until 2007, but in the year of its centenary. it reactivated.
• Basketball. It has development of this sport, with the Indiana Pacers team that is integrated into the NBA.
• Football. The main team is the Indianapolis Colts, also known as “The Colts”, they are hosts in the NFL.

Culture

The city has a wide cultural heritage, monuments and various festivals are held.

• Monuments

Circle Monument is located in the center of the city, it is a traffic circle at the intersection of Meridian streets and markets, in this monument the Monument to the Soldiers and Sailors is exhibited. (The Monument Circle is depicted on the city’s flag, and is generally regarded as a symbol of the city.). This monument is in the shadow of the tallest skyscraper in Indiana (the Chase tower). Until 1970 it was declared that no building could be taller than the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

Monument to the war located at the intersections of Meridian and Vermout streets, built in memory of the Indian soldiers who fought and died in the First World War; but its construction was halted because of the Great Depression, which ended in 1951, although its original purpose was changed to encompass all of the American wars in which Native Indiana residents fought.

The Monument resembles the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, its height is 64 m, making it higher than the original, at the north entrance are the national headquarters of the American Legion.

• Festivals

In 1999 he began to develop the Festival of Jazz Indy, which is an event of three days held at the Military Park near the canal. Renowned artists have participated in it such as: BB King, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Hornsby, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Kool and the Gang, Ray Charles, The Temptations, Dave Brubeck, Emmylou Harris, Chris Isaak, Jonny Lang, and Norah Jones among others.