The State of
Indiana (IN)

The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis.

The Postal Code for Indiana: IN

The typical abbreviation for Indiana: Ind.

When the people of Indiana refer to themselves: Indianan, Indianian or Hoosier

Time Zone: Most of Indiana lies in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone.

The following counties are in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone:

Gibson, Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Perry, Porter, Posey, Spencer, Starke, Vanderburgh & Warrick

All of Indiana observes daylight saving time:

Nickname for Indiana: "The Hoosier State"

State Motto: "The Crossroads of America"

State Bird: Cardinal (cardinalis cardinalis)

State Tree: Yellow Poplar/Tulip Poplar/Tulip Tree (liriodendron tulipifera)

State Flower: Peony (paeonia)

State Song: "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away"

Statehood: Indiana became the 19th state on Dec 11, 1816.

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