Interested in fun facts and the history of Indiana, PA?
Then read on!
- Indiana was founded in 1805 and incorporated as a borough in 1816.
- The town was named after the Indiana Territory, which was named after the Native American Indiana tribe.
- Indiana is the county seat of Indiana County.
- It is home to Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), a public university with approximately 12,000 students.
- Movies such as "Unstoppable" (2010) and "The Mothman Prophecies" (2002) were filmed in Indiana.
- The Jimmy Stewart Museum, dedicated to the actor who was born and raised in Indiana, is located in the city.
- Indiana is known for the Indiana County Fair, which takes place in late August every year and features agricultural exhibits, rides, games, and concerts.