Indiana designated the Wabash River as the official state river in 1996. Alabama and Nebraska are the only other states to recognize a river as a state symbol (Little River and Platte River, respectively). All State Rocks & Rivers
Indiana designated "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" by Paul Dresser as the official state song in 1913 (the Wabash River is also recognized as an official symbol of Indiana). All State Songs
Indiana designated "Crossroads of America" as the official state motto in 1937. All State Mottos - All State Quarters
Versions of this pioneer scene are found on official Indiana papers as early as 1801. All State Seals
A state seal was provided for in the 1816 and 1851 Indiana constitutions, but it was not until 1963 that the Indiana General Assembly provided an official description for the state seal.
The Indiana seal design consists of a woodsman chopping a tree with his ax, a buffalo jumping over a log, sycamore trees, hills in the background and a setting sun with fourteen rays.
The blue and gold state flag of Indiana was adopted by the 1917 General Assembly as part of the 1916 Indiana centennial celebration. The original legislation described the flag as the state "banner" (the name was changed to "flag" by the 1955 General Assembly). All State Flags
The winning design (by Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana) was selected during a competition sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The English language was adopted as the official language of the state of Indiana in 1984. All State Languages
There is great language diversity in the United States, and many states have adopted an official state language (not always English). The United States does not recognize an official national language.
Indiana designated the northern cardinal (Richmondena Cardinalis Cardinalis) as official state bird in 1933. One of America's favorite backyard birds, cardinals are the state bird in seven states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. All State Birds
Georgia designated the critically endangered northern right whale as the official state marine mammal in 1985 (in 2016 Georgia also adopted a land mammal symbol). Georgia's coastal waters are a calving area for the right whale, and it's the only great whale native to Georgia waters. All State Mammals
Georgia designated "Our Georgia" by James Burch as the official state waltz of Georgia in 1951 ("Georgia on My Mind" was adopted as the state song of Georgia in 1979). All State Songs
Georgia designated quartz as the official state gem symbol in 1976 (Georgia also recognizes an official state mineral). All State Gems
Quartz is common in Georgia and can be found in a wide variety of colors. The state legislation cited two particular forms of quartz - amethyst (used mostly in jewelry), and clear quartz (which resembles a diamond when faceted).