Statehood Dec. 11, 1816 (19th state)
Capital
Indianapolis
Largest
Cities (by population) Indianapolis, Fort Wayne. Evansville,
South Bend, Gary
Origin of
Name A name given by the U.S. Congress, when the Indiana
Territory was established, meaning Land of Indians.
Population
6,159,068 (14th) |
Area 36,420 sq miles (38th)
Bordering
States (4) Michigan, Ohio, kentucky and Illinois
Number of
Counties (92)
Largest
County (by population) Marion, 860,454
Highest
Point in Wayne County, 1,257 ft
Lowest
Point in Posey County, 320 ft
Motto "The Crossroads of America" |
