Indiana The Hoosier State
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IndianaThe Hoosier State
Famous People
• Michael Jackson- A well known singer
• Larry Bird- One of the greatest basketball players of all time
• Janet Jackson- A well known singer
Major Cities
• Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend
Border States
• Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky
Sports Teams
• Indianapolis Colts
Tourists Attractions
• Indiana State Fair
• Wizard of Oz Festival
Colleges
• St. Mary’s, Ball State University, Earlham College, Butler University
Indiana Bird, Tree, Flower, Nickname, and Motto
• Tree-Tulip
• Flower-Peony
• Bird-Red Bird
• Motto-Crossroads of America
• Nickname-Hoosier State
Current Governor
• Matthew E. Welsh
Population
• 2000 - 6,080,485
State Capital
• Indianapolis
Works Cited
• “Indiana.” www.Indiana.gov. 26 November 2007.
• Brunelle, Lynn. Indiana: the Hoosier State. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: World Almanac
Library, 2002.
• Geib, George. “Indiana.” The New Book of Knowledge. 2001, Vol. 9, pp. 144-158.