National Indiana Day
We began honoring each state in the order they were born in the union, beginning with Hawaii and ending with Hawaii on Independence Day. We've chosen a small piece of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. There's so much more to discover, but we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
Indiana was the 19th state to enter the Union. It was the 19th state to enter the Union. James Monroe, the 5th President of the United States, had just defeated Rufus King in the 1816 presidential election to become the 5th President of the United States. Indiana grew quickly, becoming the second state to enter the Union from the Northwest Territory.
We should all be grateful to the many interstates and railroads tranversing the state for getting us across the country. We're the "Crossroads of American" for those of us. The state's highways and byways in Indiana do not have a rural feel in a growing urban world.. Hoosiers aren't failing with an abundance of rivers, streams, and farmland from Lake Michigan to the north. Her authors, writers, and songwriters have a regular source of inspiration.
They're also inspired by a sport that began with a peach basket long ago. As the film with the same name would tell you, basketball fills the hearts of Hoosiers. It's a mystery how the citizens of the fine state get their name...
Indiana is more popular than corn, with miners, farmers, writers, entertainers, comedians, industrialists, and many more. As the heartland helps keep the country moving right along, there's plenty to see.
