Monday, September 6, 2010

Indiana

Motto: "The Crossroads of America"

Nickname: "The Hoosier State"
Capital: Indianapolis
Population: 6,195,643 (Estimate by the US Census Bureau 7/01/03); Ranks 14th in US State Population
Size: 270 miles long and 140 miles wide; covers 36,420 square miles - 38th largest of the 50 states
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: Peony

Indiana was the name given to the Indiana Territory by the US Congress when it was created in 1800. It means "land of Indians."

Indiana became a state on December 11, 1816. It was the 19th state to be admitted to the Union.

People who live in or come from Indiana are called Indianans, Indianians...or Hoosiers!

There are not any events available in Indiana at the current time.

Visit the official Indiana Tourism Site