Hoosier is the official demonym for a resident of the U.S. State of 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, IN resident John Finley's 1833 poem "The Hoosier's Nest".
Anyone born in Indiana or a resident at the time is considered to be a Hoosier. Indiana adopted the nickname "The Hoosier State" more than 150 years ago.
Folklore has it that it came from the words "who is there".. "who is" became "Hoosier".
"Hoosier" is used in the names of numerous Indiana-based businesses and organizations. "Hoosiers" is also the name of the Indiana University athletic teams, and seven active athletic conferences in the India a High School Athletic Association have the word "Hoosier" in their name.
Fraternally,
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