The Encyclopedia Americana (1920)/Hoosier State
HOOSIER STATE, a popular name for Indiana. The word is said to be a corruption of “husher,” formerly a colloquial name for a fighter or a bully.
Edition of 1920. See also Indiana and Hoosier on Wikipedia, and the disclaimer.
HOOSIER STATE, a popular name for Indiana. The word is said to be a corruption of “husher,” formerly a colloquial name for a fighter or a bully.