1. The Hoosier State and Crossroads of America

2.  Statehood: December 11, 1816  Flag: blue and gold with 19 stars  Seal: Buffalo

3. State Tree: Tulip Tree State Flower: Peony State Bird: Cardinal River: Wabash River State Rock: Limestone

4.  Capital: Indianapolis  Counties: 92  Bordering States: Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky.

5. Agriculture: Eggs, dairy products, cattle, soybeans, corn, hogs Industry: Steel, electric equipment, transportation equipment, chemical products

6.  Johnny Appleseed: Traveled the Midwest  Ernest Taylor Pyle: Was an author  Larry Bird: Basketball player

7.  Holiday World: Santa Claus Land  Indianapolis Zoo: Indianapolis  Conner Prairie: Fishers, Indiana

8. By: Lainee Buller 4 th Grade Ms. Cummings Social Studies