Hoosier
Hoosier is the official demonym for the people of the U.S. state of Indiana. The origin of the term remains a matter of debate, but "Hoosier" was in general use by the 1840s, having been popularized by Richmond resident John Finley's 1833 poem "T ...
most commonly refers to a person from the U.S. state of
Indiana
Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s ...
, known as ''The Hoosier State''.
Hoosier may also refer to:
Places
Canada
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Hoosier, Saskatchewan
United States
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Hoosier, Illinois
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Hoosier, Indiana
Hoosier is an unincorporated community in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana
Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital a ...
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Hoosier, Wisconsin
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Hoosier Creek, in Iowa
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Hoosier Pass (disambiguation)
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Hoosier Township (disambiguation) Hoosier Township may refer to the following townships in the United States:
* Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois
Hoosier Township is one of twelve townships in Clay County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 362 and ...
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''Hoosier'' (1851 sidewheeler), a steamboat on the Willamette River in Oregon
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''Hoosiers'' (film), a 1986 sports film
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''Hoosier'' (train) (1911–1959)
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Hoosier Bearcat
Ernest Cutler Price (February 2, 1891 – August 7, 1942) better known as Jack Dillon, was an American boxer who held the Light Heavyweight Championship of the World. Dillon was often referred to as "Jack the Giant Killer" for his ability to han ...
, nickname of Ernest Cutler Price (1891–1942), American boxer
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The Hoosiers
''The'' () is a grammatical Article (grammar), article in English language, English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite ...
, a band from the United Kingdom
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Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana Hoosiers are the intercollegiate sports teams and players of Indiana University Bloomington, named after the colloquial term for people from the state of Indiana. The Hoosiers participate in NCAA Division I, Division I of the Nationa ...
, the sports teams and players of Indiana University Bloomington
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Hoosier Racing Tire
Hoosier Racing Tire is an American tire manufacturer primarily specializing in the production of tires for competition use. Headquartered in Lakeville, Indiana, the company was founded in 1957. Hoosier employs nearly 500 people, and has provided t ...
, a tire manufacturer
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Hosier
Hosiery, also referred to as legwear, describes garments worn directly on the feet and legs. The term originated as the collective term for products of which a maker or seller is termed a hosier; and those products are also known generically as h ...
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Hooser
Hooser is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Alex Hooser
* Gary Hooser (born 1954), American politician
* William S. Hooser, American silent film actor
See also
* Hooser, Kansas
* Hoover (surname)
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Hoser
''Hoser'' or ''hose-head'' is a slang term originating in Canada that is used to reference or imitate Canadians.
The term "hoser", long used by certain groups of Canadians, is a comedic label given to someone that gained popularity and notoriety ...
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Hoosierville, Indiana
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