Indiana Interesting Facts For Kids

Garfield, the Beloved Cartoon Cat, Found His First Home in Indiana

Indiana Trivia: Did You Know?

Garfield's Hoosier Roots

Garfield, the iconic and lasagna-loving cartoon cat, has a surprising connection to the state of Indiana. Did you know that Garfield's first home was in Muncie, Indiana?

Indiana Fun Facts for Kids

1. Indiana is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States.
2. Indiana became the 19th state in 1816.
3. The state bird is the Cardinal.
4. Indiana's state flower is the peony.
5. The state tree is the tulip tree.

Hoosier Highlights

• Indiana is the 38th largest state by area.
• It is the 17th most populous state.
• Indiana's motto is "The Crossroads of America."
• The state song is "Back Home Again in Indiana."
• Indiana is known for its basketball tradition and the Indianapolis 500.

Key State Symbols

State Seal:

Depicts a buffalo, a pioneer, and a woodsman.

State Flower:

Peony, known for its beautiful fragrant flowers.

State Tree:

Tulip tree, a tall tree with tulip-shaped flowers.