2. Hoosier State Crossroads of America Indiana

3. History The outer circle of the 13 stars on the Indiana state flag symbolizes the original states. The five stars of the inner circle stands for the next five states to enter the union. Also Indiana was adopted in December 11,1816.

4. Symbols The state flower is the peony The state bird is the cardinal The state tree is the tulip tree The state river is the Wabash river. The state stone is lime stone witch the state capital is made up of lime stone

5. Facts The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis Indiana has 92 counties Michigan,Ohio,Illinois,and Kentucky border Indiana

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

7. Famous People General William Henry Harrison marched his troops toward the Indiana camp Abraham Lincoln was the 16 th president and freed the slaves Tony Stewart was born in Indiana and now he is a famous NASCAR driver

8. Places to Visit The Zoo The Indy 500 Holiday world

9. Mason Smarelli 4 th Grade Ms.Cummings Social Studies