State Facts
Indiana was the 19th state to join the union. It became a state on December 11, 1816.
Capital - Indianapolis
Abbreviation - IN
Nickname - Hoosier State
Motto - "The Crossroads of America"
Song - "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away,"
Bird - Cardinal
Flower - Peony
Insect -
Area - approximately 36,420 square miles
Websites for studying about Indiana
Worksheets and puzzles for kids to learn more about Indiana
Fun Educational Activities
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Indiana
Mr. Donn has been online for as long as I can remember and he has one of the largest collections of social studies resources available. This is his collection of Indiana resources.
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
Facts & Trivia about Indiana
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Indiana
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Indiana.
EnchantedLearning.com
Indiana State Quarters Coloring Pages
In 1999, the United States Mint began striking a new quarter about every ten weeks to honor one of the 50 states—that is, five new quarters every year—until the program ended. The quarters were struck in the same order as the states' birthdays.
Indiana Virtual Field Trips
Thanks to graphicmaps.com for the state graphics
