Indiana

Did you know?

• The state motto, adopted in 1937, is "The Crossroads of America."

• The first professional baseball game was played in Fort Wayne on May 4, 1871.

• Historic Parke County has 32 covered bridges and is the Covered Bridge Capital of the world.

• The first long-distance auto race in the U. S. was held May 30, 1911, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

• Santa Claus, Indiana receives over one half million letters and requests at Christmas time.