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History Lessons

Two I’s saw statehood coming

Paul Hadley looks on as an artist applies gold leaf to the state flag. (Mooresville Public Library)

Merry Christmas, joyous New Year – and happy anniversary to two states celebrating their entries into the Union. In this case, the “I’s” have it: Indiana and Iowa. Eventually, but not immediately, both created state flags. INDIANA Two hundred years ago, the United States welcomed Indiana into the fold as it became the 19th state…. continue