| Indiana |
| Date
of Statehood: |
December
11, 1816 (19th state) |
|
| Motto: |
The Crossroads
of America |
| Capital: |
Indianapolis |
| Population: |
6,080,485; 14th
|
|
| Nickname: |
Hoosier State |
| Song: |
On
the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away |
| Flag: |
The Indiana state
flag was adopted in 1917. |
|
| Flower: |
Peony |
| Tree: |
Tulip Tree |
| Bird: |
Cardinal |
|
| Famous People: |
Larry
Bird; John Cougar
Mellencamp |
| Chief Products: |
Corn, soybeans |
| Fun Facts: |
The Raggedy Ann
doll was created here in 1914; basketball capital of the world; the Indianapolis
500 is held every year in May; first professional baseball game played in
1871. |
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