This book contains the fundamental governing document for the state of Indiana, as well as sixteen articles. The Indiana Constitution has gone through several revisions. The first was established on June 10, 1816, when the Territory of Indiana sent forty-three delegates to a constitutional convention to establish a constitution for the proposed State of Indiana after the United States Congress agreed to grant statehood, and the constitution was approved. Indiana's fundamental law was heavily influenced by existing state constitutions, particularly those of Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. The original constitution was passed without being put to a vote by the people. The current constitution is an amendment to the Constitution of 1851.

Refurbished state Constitution placed on display in capitol.

A history of the 1816 Constitution of the state of Indiana. Includes comparisons with other state constitutions of the time.

Composed in the summer heat in the shade of a huge elm tree in Corydon, Indiana the 1816 Constitution served Indiana's needs until replaced by a new document in 1851. The Story of the Indiana Constitution serves as a handbook and guide to the foundation of Indiana law. It includes the text of the original 1816 Constitution as well as the original text and amendments of its 1851 replacement.