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Indiana · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with Indiana as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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Indiana's state nickname

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Indiana's nickname is "Hoosier State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with Indiana in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Hoosier State"?

"Hoosier State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.

Quick facts

USPS code
IN
Capital
Indianapolis
Largest city
Indianapolis
Region
Midwest
Admitted to Union
1816
Nickname
Hoosier State
Electoral votes
11
Bordering states
Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio

Other Indiana games

→ Indiana · Place the State→ Indiana · State Capitals Quiz→ Indiana · USPS Abbreviation→ Indiana · State Flag Quiz

More about Indiana

→ Indiana state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Indiana's nickname?

Hoosier State

Is this game free?

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Can I play other Indiana quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Indiana appears in every Statedoku mini-game.