Indiana's Borders in an Alternate Universe

Imagine if Indiana's eastern boundary with Ohio was 50 miles further to the east and simultaneously, its western boundary with Illinois was extended 50 miles further to the west.

If this unlikely scenario ever became the case, Indiana's population would more than double. This huge influx of people would arise from including the population of Cook County (Chicago) in Illinois and the Cincinnati area in Ohio comprising Hamilton County, Butler County and Warren County.




Indianapolis, which is now the most populous city in Indiana, would suddenly rank number three under this new border arrangement.

I don't think there is any other state that holds this somewhat dubious distinction.