USA History
Indiana
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State:
Capital: Indianapolis
Known as: Hoosier State
Motto: The crossroads of America
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: Peony
Stone: Limestone
Song: "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away"
Tree: Tulip poplar
Area: 36,420Square miles
Number of Counties: 92
Highest point: 1,257 feet (Franklin Township)
Lowest point: 320 feet (Ohio River)