Indiana State Song

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.

Indiana state song. The crossroads of america on the banks of the wabash far away was among the best selling. Indiana state song lyrics on the banks of the wabash far away lyrics. Sheet music listen to midi. Oftentimes my thoughts revert to scenes of childhood.

The song s lyrics and required uses were added to the indiana code. American quartet on the banks of the wabash 1913 indiana state song american quartet singers. Although it is not the state song of indiana which is on the banks of the wabash far away it is perhaps the best known song that pays tribute to the hoosier state. The form in which this song shall be sung as the state song of indiana shall be as follows.

On march 14 1913 the indiana general assembly adopted on the banks of the wabash far away as the official state song. Indiana official song of the state of indiana. Official state song of indiana. Hooley harry macdonough john h.

The song entitled on the banks of the wabash far away words and music by paul dresser be and is hereby established as the state song of indiana. Paul dresser was the brother of noted hoosier writer theodore dreiser. The state song was the first official symbol of indiana adopted four years before the state flag. Written by paul dresser composed by paul dresser round my indiana homesteads wave the cornfields in the distance loom the woodlands clear and cool.

Steve porter william f. Round my indiana homestead wave the cornfields. First published in july 1897 the song was adopted as the official state song on march 14 1913 by the indiana general assembly. Hanley with lyrics by ballard macdonald that was published in january 1917.

On the banks of the wabash far away written by paul dresser composed by paul dresser round my indiana homesteads wave the cornfields in the distance loom the woodlands clear and cool.