claim: The Indiana Pacers were first established in 1967 in Portugal.
evidence: Paul N. Domke -LRB- born December 31 , 1885 , Moltke Township , Michigan -RRB- founded Domke 's Prehistorical Gardens -LRB- now Dinosaur Gardens Prehistorical Zoo -RRB- in 1935 in Ossineke , Michigan .. Dinosaur Gardens Prehistorical Zoo. Dinosaur Gardens Prehistorical Zoo. This tourist attraction primarily showcases dinosaurs sculpted by Domke , who was a self-trained artist .. Paul Nathan Domke was born to Prussian immigrants , Carl and Augusta Domke .. He attended Wartburg College in Clinton , Iowa from 1903 to 1906 , in preparation for seminary study to become a Lutheran pastor .. However , Domke abandoned his studies after the summer of 1906 and joined the U.S. Navy .. He became a member of the medical corps and for the first two years of his service , he trained on the U.S.S. Hartford and worked at the Naval Hospital in Annapolis , Maryland .. He traveled extensively while in the service .. After his stint in the Navy , Domke returned home to Michigan and worked on the family farm .. In 1913 , Domke married a local woman , Lora Schultz .. The couple lived in Detroit for a while and Domke found work in a painting firm that specialized in decorating churches .. During the Great Depression , the company folded and Domke found himself out of work .. He purchased some swampy acreage outside Ossineke to set into motion his dream of self-employment .. Domke initially opened a gas station on his land , as it abutted U.S. 23 , and added some tourist cabins .. However , his main goal was to create a natural history park .. Domke stated that , `` our country has very elaborate and expensive zoos of our present animal life , but of prehistoric life , although much has been found , only a little has been placed before the general public . ''. So starting in 1935 Domke had his land drained , cleared , and trails constructed in preparation for the park .. He also began experimenting with various formulas to construct his durable waterproof dinosaurs , with the help of the Huron Portland Cement Company .. From 1935 to 1976 Domke constructed 24 exhibits at his Prehistorical Gardens .. This roadside attraction also included a gift shop that sold snacks and souvenirs .. Domke sold the Prehistorical Gardens in 1959 , yet continued to create new dinosaur installations at the park .. He was also a prolific oil painter , who as a devout Lutheran often painted on religious themes .. In 1953 Domke sculpted a large Paul Bunyan , which is now located near Ossineke .. Domke died on November 27 , 1981 at Alpena General Hospital in Alpena , Michigan , aged 95 .