Indiana, 19th State
(The Crossroads of America)
- Name (Genderless, baby name): “Indiana”; “Land of the Indians”
- Governor: Eric Holcomb (Republican Party)
- Capital: Indianapolis
- Population: 6,745,350 (2020), (17th -most populous)
- Location: Located in the Midwestern United States.
- North: Michigan,
- East: Ohio,
- South: Kentucky,
- Southeast: Kentucky,
- West: Illinois.
- Area: 94,327 km2/36,420 mi2, 38th by rank
- Postal abbreviation: IN
- Admitted to Union: December 11,1816
- Official language: English & American Sign Language
1. State’s Symbols
- State tree: Tulip Poplar
- State Grass: none
- State flower: Peony
- State food: none
- State Insect: Say’s Firefly
- State Fish: none
- State Amphibian: none
- State Dinosaur: none
- State Reptile: none
- State Bird: Northern Cardinal
- State Horse: none
- State Dog: none
- State Butterfly: none
- State Fossil: none
- State Rock: Salem Limestone
- State Gemstone: none
- State mineral: none
- State Sports: none
- State Songs: On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away, “Indiana”
- State Award: Sagamore of the Wabash
- State Holiday: INDIANA DAY (December 11th)
- State Tartan: none
- State Poet Laureate: George Kalamaras
- State Dance: none
- State Firearm: Grouseland Rifle
- State Aircraft: P-47 Thunderbolt
- State Tall Ship: none
- State River: Wabash River
- State Residents: Hoosiers
- State Museum: Indiana State Museum
2. Geography Facts
- Land: 92,903 km2 (35,870 mi2)
- Water: 1,424 km2 (550 mi2)
- Great Lakes: 609 km2 (235 mi2)
- Coastline: 24 km, 15 mi
- Nature Preserves: 250
- State Forests: 16
- National Forest: 1
- State Parks: 24
- Best Beach: 8
- National Parks: 2
- State Historic Sites: 17
- Water: 1.6%
- Largest city (by area): Indianapolis (963.5 km²)
- Largest city (by population): Indianapolis (875,929 people)
- Lowest point: Indiana; 320 feet, 34th lowest
- Highest point: Hoosier Hill; 1,257 feet, (383 m), 44th tallest
3. Facts about Indiana:
- Indiana has a total of 31 covered bridges in just 450 square miles, giving it the nickname the “Covered Bridge Capital of the World.
- 25% of the U.S. popcorn supply comes from Indiana.
- The world’s largest Christmas tree can be found in Indianapolis.
- Wabash, Indiana became the first city in the United States to use electric streetlights in 1880.
- Indiana is one of the thirteen U.S. states that are divided into more than one-time zone.
- On 29th August 1958, the “King of Pop” Michael Jackon was born in Gary, Indiana
- Bedford, Indiana, is known as the “Limestone Capital of the World.”The city was named so because it is surrounded by large limestone quarries.
- Key Cities: Fort Wayne, Evansville, Indianapolis, South Bend, Bloomington.
- Nickname/s: Hoosier State, Crossroads of America, Hospitality State
- Major industries: Auto, life sciences, transportation, information technology, research, and design.
- Famous for: Indianapolis 500, Basketball Hall of Fame
- Area codes: 219, 260, 317, 574, 765, 812
4. Natural Resources
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Agriculture:
- Soybeans
- Corn
- Hay
- Wheat
- Tomatoes
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Gemstones and Minerals:
- Geodes
- Calcite
- Pyrite
- Sand
- Gravel
- Limestone
- Fossils
- Iron
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Fossil fuel:
- Coal
- Oil
- Gas
5. Mountains
Mountains: 346
Mountains To Visit:
- Charles Deam Wilderness-Peninsula Trail
- The Adventure Hiking Trail
- The Knobstone Trail
- Shades State Park
- Hemlock Cliffs in Hoosier National Forest
- McCormick’s Creek State Park
- Clifty Falls State Park
- Charlestown State Park
- Spring Mill State Park
- Turkey Run State Park
6. Divisions
- 92 Counties
- 120 Cities
- 449 Towns