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Short History

Indiana joined the Union as the 19th state on December 11, 1816.

Quick Facts

Capital & Largest City: Indianapolis
Nickname: The Hoosier State
State Bird: Northern Cardinal
State Flower: Peony
Population: About 7 million people
Located in the Midwestern United States.

Did You Know?

The first professional baseball game was played in Fort Wayne in 1871.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the largest sporting venues in the world by seating capacity.
Indiana’s state motto is “The Crossroads of America” because many major highways and rail routes pass through it.

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