The flag of Indiana shall be three feet fly by two feet hoist; or five feet fly by three feet hoist; or any size proportionate to either of those dimensions. The field of the flag shall be blue with nineteen stars and a flaming torch in gold or buff. Thirteen stars shall be arranged in an outer circle, representing the original thirteen states; five stars shall be arranged in a half circle below the torch and inside the outer circle of stars, representing the states admitted prior to Indiana; and the nineteenth star, appreciably larger than the others and representing Indiana shall be placed above the flame of the torch. The outer circle of stars shall be so arranged that one star shall appear directly in the middle at the top of the circle, and the word "Indiana" shall be placed in a half circle over and above the star representing Indiana and midway between it and the star in the center above it. Rays shall be shown radiating from the torch to the three stars on each side of the star in the upper center of the circle. Flag was adopted in 1917.

Indiana was the 19th state to join the union.
It was settled in 1733 and entered the union on Dec. 11, 1816.
The state capitol is in Indianapolis

Their nickname is: The Hoosier State
Their motto is: The crossroads of America
Origin of state's name: "Land of the Indians"

Below is a list of some of the ciites we have visisted during our trip(s) to Indiana

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