INDIANA The Hoosier State and Crossroads of America
HISTORY Statehood: December 11,1816 Flag: blue and gold with 19 stars State seal: buffalo
SYMBOLS State Bird: cardinal State tree: tulip tree State flower: peony State rock: limestone State river: Wabash river
FACTS Capital: Indianapolis Counties: 92 Borders: Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan
AGRICULTURE and ECONOMY Agriculture: Eggs, dairy products, cattle, soybeans, corn, hogs Industry: Steel, electric equipment, transportation equipment, chemical products
FAMOUS PEOPLE Jeff Gordon: racecar driver Larry Bird: basketball player Derrick Jeter: baseball player
PLACES TO VISIT Lucas Oil Stadium Sand dunes Indy 500
By: Blake Vermillion MS. Cummings fourth grade Social Studies