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Indiana. Hoosier State Crossroads of America. 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. Symbols.
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Indiana Hoosier State Crossroads of America
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.
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
Facts • The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis • Indiana has 92 counties • Michigan ,Ohio,Illinois,and Kentucky border Indiana
Economy • Agriculture: • Eggs, • dairy products, • cattle, • soybeans, • corn, • hogs • Industry: • Steel, • electric equipment, • transportation equipment, • chemical products
Famous People • General William Henry Harrison marched his troops toward the Indiana camp • Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president and freed the slaves • Tony Stewart was born in Indiana and now he is a famous NASCAR driver
Places to Visit • The Zoo • The Indy 500 • Holiday world