Harry Hosier was a slave who later obtained his freedom, and became a preacher during the Second Great Awakening.
He has been attributed as the namesake of "hoosier" for the state of Indiana.[1][2]
Harry Hosier was a slave who later obtained his freedom, and became a preacher during the Second Great Awakening.
He has been attributed as the namesake of "hoosier" for the state of Indiana.[1][2]