The World's Most Beautiful Places
A street sign named Indiana on a city road in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Indiana is the 19th state in the union, formed in 1816. Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, it borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north and northeast, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south and Illinois to the west. Indiana’s name means “Land of the Indians”, or simply “Indian Land”.
The Big Four Station Park Sign in Jefferson Indiana. The park is named after the Big Four Bridge. The Big Four Bridge, which connects Jeffersonville, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky, is a notable landmark with a rich history. Originally a railroad bridge completed in 1895, it spans the Ohio River, connecting Louisville to Jeffersonville, Indiana. The bridge was used for rail traffic until 1969 and fell into disuse for several decades.
In the 2010s, it underwent a significant transformation. The bridge was renovated and repurposed as a pedestrian and bicycle bridge, reopening to the public in 2014. It now features a scenic walkway, and it’s especially popular for its views of the river and downtown Louisville.
Wildfire smoke from Canada impacts the skies above the Ohio River near Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana, leading to a wonderful orange sunset. Taken from the Big Four Bridge, the 2nd Street, Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy Bridges can be seen in the distance.