Indiana Movers Know There’s Nothing to Fear When It Comes to Moving
What is now the state of Indiana was once a large chunk of the Northwest Territory, an area claimed by the newly formed U.S. that was considered, at the time, to be rugged and dangerous. In 1800, what is now Ohio split off from the rest of the Northwest Territory, leaving only a sliver behind. Congress designated those leftover parts as the Indiana Territory – a name literally meaning “Land of the Indians” and thus a place to be feared. Future president William Henry Harrison, who unfortunately only survived to serve in the position a total of 32 days, was chosen to govern the territory. Future states Michigan and Illinois eventually followed in Illinois’s path and split themselves from the territory, leaving Indiana alone to maintain the original name, though significantly reduced in size. When you’re moving to this smallest state west of the Appalachian Mountains, it can feel like a really big deal, especially if you don’t have qualified Indiana movers there to help. American Van Lines makes moving and storage simple.
Indiana Movers Will Help You Make the Big Leap into This Little State – Without Stress!
Indiana gained its own statehood on December 11th, 1816 under President James Madison. A major plan was undertaken to transform Indiana from a wild patch of land stuck in the frontier to a civilized replica of the America of the East. Roads, schools, canals, railroads and every other imaginable variation of infrastructure all were constructed with great haste to encourage settlement. Still, the land maintained the stigma of being Indian territory, and the building of so much infrastructure had essentially bankrupted the state before it had had much to chance to enjoy its statehood. Little Indiana was rescued from imminent failure by immigrant populations who had crossed the Atlantic Ocean to find a new life. These immigrants were hoping to take advantage of the state’s fledgling economy and weren’t afraid of the resident native populations. It was these brave individuals and families that made the state’s continued existence possible. What part will you play in the future of Indiana? Indiana movers from American Van Lines can help you figure that out.
When it’s time to strike out and make a life for yourself in Indiana, trust the experienced movers from American Van Lines. We’ll shoo away all of your concerns when you call 1.888.759.6000.
