• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 36420 square miles

• The Constitution - Indiana was the 19th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Indiana - Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Evansville

• State Motto - The Crossroads of America

• Facts about the State Nickname - " The Crossroads of America " ( the junction of interstate highways )

• Name of the State Song is " On the banks of the Wabash " the words and music of the song are by Paul Dresser

• Short History of Indiana - The area was controlled by France until 1763 and by Great Britain until 1783. Indiana Territory was formed in 1800.

• Origin of the name - Named after the Indian word meaning 'Land of the Indians'

Best Places to Visit in Indiana
Where are the best places to visit in Indiana? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Indiana? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Indiana during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Indiana. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Indiana!

Best Places to Visit in Indiana - Tourist attractions

• Holiday World
  Grissom Air Museum
  Indiana State Museum
  Vincennes
  Whitewater Canal

Best Places to Visit in Indiana - Historical Sites

• Angel Mounds
  Colonel William Jones
  Gene Stratton-Porter
  Levi Coffin - Underground Railroad
  Mansfield Roller Mill
  Pigeon Roost
  T.C. Steel

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Indiana
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Indiana:

• Indiana State Animal Symbol - White-tailed Deer

• Indiana State Bird Symbol - Cardinal

• Indiana State Flower Symbol - Peony (Paeonie)

• Tree - Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)