Wandering Wednesday
State: Indiana
Capital: Indianapolis
Entered the Union: Dec 11, 1816 (19th state)
Facts: While researching why it is called “Hoosier” state it turns out that no one really knows. It was term referring to people in Indiana used about 150 years ago in a poem. Their motto is “crossroads of America” which is about accurate as Indiana has more Interstate Highway miles per square mile than any other state.
Capital: Indianapolis
Entered the Union: Dec 11, 1816 (19th state)
Facts: While researching why it is called “Hoosier” state it turns out that no one really knows. It was term referring to people in Indiana used about 150 years ago in a poem. Their motto is “crossroads of America” which is about accurate as Indiana has more Interstate Highway miles per square mile than any other state.
They are one of the great lake states
with only 40 miles bordering Lake Michigan.
Wabash was the first US city to have
electric street lights. Since 1914 Santa Claus Indiana has received
letters from children around the world, the 'elves' try to send hand
written letters back, they also have a great amusement park –
Holiday World.
One of 7 states whose state bird is the
Cardinal I guess there weren't enough native birds to go around...
I actually haven't spent much time in
Indiana. It has been more of a drive through state.
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