Crossroads of America
(US, informal) Indiana.
ˈkɹɔsˌɹoʊdz ˈʌv əˈmɛɹəkəDocumented since 1920s1920sSilenthistoricalCurrent47 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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Born ~1925 · 1 year of recorded use20th centurySee decade cohort →
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(US, informal) Indiana.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(US, informal) Indianapolis.
Origin: Named for being the end point of several railroad lines and roughly centrally located in the United States. Coined by the National Geographic Society prior to 1925. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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“🗳️ Indiana — your primary is on May 19 2026. The Crossroads of America. Vote to win. Vote progressive. Vote out fascism. Make good choices. https://endfascism.xyz”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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