Even though I’ve lived in Indiana for almost 50 years, I’ll admit that I was unaware of a lot of the facts below. The following will be very interesting to you if you enjoy learning new things, especially about the wonderful state of Indiana.
Are You Aware of These 18 State Symbols for Indiana?
State Aircraft: P-47 Thunderbolt
The Evansville Wartime Museum in Southern Indiana is home to the stunning machine depicted above, the “Hoosier Spirit II” (formerly known as “Tarheel Hal”).
State Bird: Cardinal
Additionally, Kentucky, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia all have redbirds as their state bird.
State Flag
In 1917, this design was adopted as our official state flag. Liberty and enlightenment are symbolized by the torch in the center. The 13 initial colonies are represented by the 13 stars. The new states that entered the union are indicated by the five stars at the top. We, Indiana, are symbolized by the large start directly over the flame.
State Flower: Peony
Did you know that the peony is Indiana’s official flower? No, I didn’t. To be honest, I had no idea what a peony looked like. I believe that I do today, and I think that peonies are pretty.
State Fossil: Mastodon
Who knew there was a state fossil in Indiana? Is there an official fossil in every state? In any case, the mastodon is from Indiana.
State Gun: Grouseland Rifle
This exquisitely elaborate rifle has the name of the estate (Grouseland) where William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States and an Indiana native, lived.
State Insect: Say’s Firefly
Chasing fireflies in the hopes of catching some, generally in an old margarine container with holes cut in the lid, seems to be a rite of passage for kids growing up in Indiana.
State Language: English
English is Indiana’s official language. Our state language is something I was unaware of. Although I’m aware that not all states have English as their official language, I’m going to presume that the majority do.
State Motto: “Crossroads of America”
State Nickname: The Hoosier State
State Pie: Sugar Cream Pie
Since the box states clearly that the sugar cream pie is Indiana’s state pie, it must be official.
State Poem: “Indiana”
Arthur Franklin Mapes wrote “Indiana” and frequently pondered on his early years and his love for Kendallville, Indiana, his hometown.
State River: Wabash River
State Seal
Since 1963, the image above has served as Indiana’s official state seal. Since then, there has been discussion on whether the sun is rising or setting. What are your thoughts?
State Snack: Popcorn
Given the abundance of doggone corn fields in Indiana, it makes reasonable that popcorn—made from Indiana corn, of course—would be designated as our official state food.
State Song: “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away”
Paul Dresser, a Terre Haute native, wrote our state song in 1897. It was formally adopted as Indiana’s state anthem in 1913. Dresser’s early years lived close to the Wabash are honored in the song.
State Stone: Limestone
State Tree: Tuliptree
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