Indiana Facts:

Capital: Indianapolis
State Abbreviation: IN
State Flower: Peony
State Bird: Tulip Tree
State Song: "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away"
2000 US Census Population: 863,596

Indiana was the 19th State inducted into the Union on December 11th, 1816.  Some famous natives and residents include Wilbur Wright (Inventor), David Letterman (TV Host and Comedian), Michael Jackson (Singer), Larry Bird (Basket Ball Player), and Bill Blass (Fashion Designer)