The land of Hoosiers, Indiana that is, is the only state who's capital is in its name. Indianapolis became the capital in 1825 and since then has become a booming city of culture and industry.
Indiana fully embodies the "heart of America" and the people are known for their strong spirit and dedication to their state. The name Indiana means "Land of the Indians". At one time Indiana was home to the Miami, Chippewa, Kickapoo, and Iroquois tribes, along with many others who migrated in and out of the state.
Today there are less than 8,000 Native American's that reside in Indiana. The state rock is Limestone.The worlds largest deposit of the rock is located under the crust in the state.
Ever send a letter to Santa Clause? Chances are your letter ended up in the town of Santa Clause, Indiana. They receive millions of letters and requests every year around the holiday's.
While Mennonite and Amish communities are located all over the country, Indiana has one of the largest populations of Mennonites. Most live on farmland in the northwest portion of the state.
Despite being recognized as an agricultural state, over 70 percent of the population lives in urban areas and Indianapolis and Fort Wayne are some of the most densely populated cities in the country.