1954 in Indiana

July 20261954 The following is a list of events of the year 1954 in Indiana. Incumbents Governor: George N. Craig (R) Lieutenant Governor: Crawford F. Parker (R) Events September 21 – Construction officially begins on the Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80/90) in northern Indiana, marking the start of the state's largest infrastructure project at the time. Ground Broken for New Indiana East-West Toll Road The South Bend Tribune 1 1954-09-21 November 2 – The 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana take place, with the Republican Party maintaining a majority by winning 9 out of the state's 11 congressional seats.1954 election https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1954election.pdf clerk.house.gov Sports March 20 – The "Milan Miracle": Tiny Milan High School wins the Indiana state basketball championship against Muncie Central, inspiring the famous 1986 sports film Hoosiers.IHB 2022-06-29 Milan Miracle https://www.in.gov/history/state-historical-markers/find-a-marker/find-historical-markers-by-county/indiana-historical-markers-by-county/milan-miracle/ 2026-06-24 IHB en May 31 – The 1954 Indianapolis 500 is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bill Vukovich wins his second consecutive Indy 500 race.Race Stats by Year Indianapolis 500 Historical Stats https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/indy500/history/historical-stats/race-stats/race-results/1954 2026-06-26 www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com en Births December 11 – Jermaine Jackson, American singer See also 1954 in the United States References Category:1954 in Indiana Category:1950s in Indiana