The origin of Indiana’s state motto, “Hoosier State,” is debated, with false stories including lumberjacks and mispronounced sentences. The most plausible explanation is that it comes from John Finley’s poem “The Hoosier’s Nest.” The term “Hoosier” was originally derogatory but has lost its negative connotations over time. Since Indiana officially adopted the Hoosier State motto […]