The State Bird

Cardinal

The State Flower

Peony

The State Tree

Tulip tree leaves and flower

The State Seal

State of Indiana seal

The State Flag

State of Indiana flag

The official flag of Indiana was adopted in 1917.  Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana entered this design in a contest sponsored by the DAR (Daughter’s of the American Revolution) for Indiana’s 100th anniversary of statehood in 1916.  There are 19 golden stars on a blue field (19 stars because Indiana was the 19th state).  The 13 stars in the outer ring represent the original 13 colonies; the 5 stars in the inner circle represent those 5 states admitted into the United States after the original 13.  The single star above the golden torch of liberty represents the state of Indiana.

The State Earth Symbol

Salem Limestone from southern Indiana is used on buildings throughout the world.

The State Motto

“The Crossroads of America”

The State Nickname

“The Hoosier State” What is a Hoosier?

The State Song

“On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away” by Paul Dresser