Indiana State Normal School (ISNS) was created with the persuasion of Dr. Sporttswood, and Judge Baskin E Rhoads on December 20, 1865. The School was constructed with the help of donations of land, money and buildings. It first opened to students on January 6, 1870. It was partially constructed and its equipment was poor.
On April 8, 1888 The School's campus was completly destroyed by fire. This catastrophic event was described as "the most single catastrophe that could happen to Terre Haute" The building was only 18 years old when it burned on fire.
People in the community supported the university by proving donations of money to help rebuild the school.
Years later, Indiana State Normal School became Indiana State University.
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