Indiana
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| Abbreviation | IN Source: United States Postal Service – Abbreviations |
|---|---|
| Capital | Indianapolis |
| Population | 6,483,802 Source: Resident Population Data – 2010 Census |
| Governor | Mike Pence (Republican, to January 2017) |
| Entered the Union | December 11, 1816 as the 19th state |
| Motto | The Crossroads of America |
| Nickname | The Hoosier State |
| Flower | Peony |
| Bird | Cardinal |
| Song | On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away |
| Professional Sports Teams | Indiana Pacers (Men’s Basketball); Indianapolis Colts (Football); Indiana Fever (Women’s Basketball) (sports listing policy) |
| Origin of Name | The meaning is “land of Indians” |
| Historical Sites | Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, Amish Acres, Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement, Historic Fort Wayne |
| Points of Interest | Wyandotte Cave, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana Dunes, Holiday World, Brown County craft shops |
| Bordering States | Indiana borders Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio. Indiana also borders Lake Michigan. |
| Flag |  |
Follow these links to read articles about Indiana from Encyclopedias and Almanacs:
Official State Links
- Access Indiana: the Official Web Portal for the State of Indiana
http://www.state.in.us/
This is the official website for the State of Indiana. - Indiana State Library
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/
Here is the homepage for the Indiana State Library. - Indiana Historical Society
http://www.indianahistory.org
Here is the homepage for the Indiana State Historical Society. - Indiana State Museum
http://www.in.gov/ism/
Here is the homepage for the Indiana State Museum. - Indiana State Archives
http://www.in.gov/icpr/2316.htm
Here is the homepage for the Indiana State Archives. - Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/
Here is the homepage for Indiana State Parks. - Visit Indiana
http://www.state.in.us/tourism/
Here is the official state tourism website for Indiana. - Kids’ Indiana
http://www.in.gov/sic/kids/
Here is a student page created for young people by the Indiana State Information Center.
Other State Links
- 50states.com: Indiana
http://www.50states.com/indiana.htm
The site provides a wealth of information about Indiana. It includes everything from the highest point to county profile to climate. - Things To Do in Indiana
http://www.thingstodo.com/states/IN/index.htm
ThingsToDo.com is an online guide to information about Indiana’s entertainment, recreation, and travel, and includes the state’s interesting facts, famous people, and special events. - Roadside America: Indiana Attractions
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/in.html
Roadside America describes itself as an online guide to offbeat attractions. This site offers reviews of “weird sites along the highway” in Indiana. - The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/
With more than 1 million visitors a year, this museum aims to create extraordinary learning experiences for children and families. Check the website for lists of upcoming exhibits and programs. - FedStats: MapStat: United States: Indiana
http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/18000.html
Fast access to statistics from more than 100 federal agencies on “economic and population trends, crime, education, health care, aviation safety, energy use, farm production and more” in Wyoming.
- The Raggedy Ann doll was created by Marcella Gruelle in Indianapolis in 1914.
- The first professional baseball game was played in Fort Wayne on May 4, 1871.
- The first long-distance auto race in the U. S. was held May 30, 1911, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Some Famous People from this State
- Bill Blass, fashion designer
- James Dean was born February 8, 1941, in Marion. He was famous for making movies like Rebel Without a Cause and also for his early and tragic death.
- David Letterman, host of television’s “Late Show with David Letterman,” was born April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis.
- Jim Davis, creator of Garfield
- Kurt Vonnegut, well-known author of books such as Slaughterhouse Five, was born November 11, 1922, in Indianapolis.