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Vincennes, vihn SEHNZ (pop. 18,701), was the first permanent settlement in what is now Indiana. The city lies along the Wabash River in southwestern Indiana. French settlers chose the site for a waterfront trading post in the early 1700's. I n 1732, the French founded a permanent settlement there. The settlement was named after its founder, Francois Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes. More »
Fort Wayne (pop. 205,727; met. area pop. 390,156) is a commercial and industrial center in... More >>
Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of Indiana. It ranks as one of the chief centers of... More >>
New Harmony, Indiana (pop. 916), became famous as an educational and cultural center during the... More >>
Santa Claus, Indiana (pop. 2,041), is best known for its postmark. The town is in southern... More >>
South Bend (pop. 107,789; met. area pop. 316,663) is one of the largest cities in Indiana. It... More >>
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