Flag History
Paul Hadley designed Indiana's flag for a competition held by the Daughters of the American Revolution during Indiana's 100th birthday celebration. It depicts the torch of Liberty surrounded by a ring of stars. The flames of the torch represent liberty and enlightenment. The rays extending from the torch signify the far-reaching effects of freedom and knowledge. The large gold star above the flame stand for Indiana, and the 18 smaller stars, the number of states in the Union before Indiana joined. The outer circle of 13 stars symbolizes the original 13 states.
Flag Adopted: 1917
State Nickname: The Hoosier State
State Motto: The Crossroads of America
Area: 36,185 square miles
Approximate Population: 5.5 million
Capital: Indianapolis
Largest City: Indianapolis
Major Products: corn, wheat, oats, soybeans, coal, oil
State Bird: Cardinal
State Tree: Tulip Tree
State Flower: Peony
