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| Indiana (Hancock County), Greenfield — Birthplace of Democratic Party Rooster | | | The use of the rooster as a Democratic party symbol originated in Greenfield in the 1840 campaign. The rooster was later adopted by the state and national Democratic parties. — Map (db m273) | | Indiana (Hancock County), Greenfield — James Whitcomb Riley — "The Hoosier Poet" — October 7, 1849–July 22, 1916 | | | Birthplace James Whitcomb Riley "The Hoosier Poet" October 7, 1849–July 22, 1916 Editor, author, poet, lecturer and entertainer. One of the best known Hoosiers of all time, Riley first wrote under the name "Benj. F. Johnson of Boone" and was famous for his use of the Hoosier dialect. — Map (db m272) |
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