Here's a couple pics of the Indy 500 racetrack. In case you've never seen it.
"MADONNA ON THE TRAIL". Indiana is 1 of 12 states to have a statue. The statues are located from Maryland to California.
The ROSE GARDEN is situated in GLEN MILLER PARK. The Madonna statue sits at the entrance to the park.
Are you curious as to why we are called HOOSIERS?..Well So was I, So I called the Library and the lady told me 3 stories,,(neither story has been Founded, just speculation and rumor)One of the stories I forget however. Sorry!
The first story is said to involve a black preacher that walked through the streets quoting Bible scriptures. Everyone just called him Mr Hoosier.
The second story was a about a very well off gentlemen who was a carpenter. He called the men that worked for him Hoosiers.
Like I said NO ONE really knows how we became to be called HOOSIERS. But the stories were interesting to listen too.
AND OF COURSE THE...
Indiana isn't Indiana without basketball...LOL
Here's some of the team. (And of course my commentary)
Reggie Miller, He's becoming the John McEnroe of basketball..ha ha
Rik Smits, Gettin old and wore out, but boy can he play.
Chris mullin, When he's HOT not even Reggie can make this many 3 pointers.
Jalen Rose, My personal favorite. I followed him during his years with Michigan. He's definately an asset.
NOW FOR SOME BORING FACTS.....but important none the less...
Indiana State Flag: Adopted by the General Assembly in 1917...
Designed by: Paul Hadley
State Tree...Adopted in 1931..
The Tulip Tree, A.K.A.(Yellow Poplar)
The State Flower...Adopted in 1957...
The Peony (Paeonia)
State Bird..Adopted in 1933...
The Cardinal
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