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Indiana's official symbols
Nickname
The Hoosier State
State bird
Northern Cardinal
State flower
Peony
State tree
Tulip Tree
State motto
The Crossroads of America
State song
On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away
Capital
Indianapolis
Statehood year
1816
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Indiana got its nickname
Indiana is best known as "The Hoosier State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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