HOOSIER
Hoosier
Hoosier is the official demonym for a resident of the U.S. state of Indiana. Although most Americans typically adopt a derivative of the state name, these derivatives are not in official use or proper within Indiana. The origin of the term remains a matter of debate within the state, but "Hoosier" was in general use by the 1840s, having been popularized by Richmond resident John Finley's 1833 poem "The Hoosier's Nest". Indiana adopted the nickname "The Hoosier State" more than 150 years ago.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Hoosier
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