Episode 2 of 4
Constitution Drafting at Corydon
- When
- June 10, 1816
- Where
- Corydon
Delegates assembled at Corydon on June 10, 1816, to write a state constitution, completing the work in 19 days.
The constitution drafted at Corydon was significant for being the first in the country to implement a state-funded public school system. This document served as the foundational legal framework for the new state's governance.
Sources
- Indiana Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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