The Hoosier State and Crossroads of America INDIANA The Hoosier State and Crossroads of America
History Statehood: December 11, 1816 Flag : blue and gold with 19 stars Seal: Buffalo
SYMBOLS State Bird: Cardinal State tree: Tulip tree State flower: Peony State rock: Limestone State river: Wabash River
FACTS CAPITAL: Indianapolis State borders: Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan Counties: 92
AGRICULTURE AND ECONOMY Eggs, dairy products, cattle, soybeans, corn, hogs Industry: Steel, electric equipment, transportation equipment, chemical products
FAMOUS PEOPLE Larry Bird: basketball Michael Jackson: singer John Dillinger: gangster
PLACES to VISIT Indianapolis Zoo Conner Prairie Children’s Museum
By. Sam Schoenberg Ms. Cummings