2. INDIANA The Hoosier State and Crossroads of America

3. HISTORY  Statehood: December 11,1816  Flag: blue and gold with 19 stars  State seal: buffalo

4. SYMBOLS  State Bird: cardinal State tree: tulip tree  State flower: peony  State rock: limestone  State river: Wabash river

5. FACTS Capital: Indianapolis Counties: 92 Borders: Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan

6. AGRICULTURE and ECONOMY  Agriculture: Eggs, dairy products, cattle, soybeans, corn, hogs  Industry: Steel, electric equipment, transportation equipment, chemical products

7. FAMOUS PEOPLE  Jeff Gordon: racecar driver  Larry Bird: basketball player  Derrick Jeter: baseball player

8. PLACES TO VISIT  Lucas Oil Stadium  Sand dunes  Indy 500

9. By: Blake Vermillion MS. Cummings fourth grade Social Studies