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Policies for more information. On July 30, 2012, the Indiana
State Archives was presented with a hand-carved piece of Bedford
limestone commemorating Tartan Day and the heritage of Scottish-
Americans. California Stone Carver Frank Maurer has traveled the
United States, providing numerous states archives with hand-
carved stones specific to their state. The Indiana Tartan Stone
was the 23rd stone presented and features several symbols of
Indiana including the Peony, Cardinal and Tulip Tree. In
addition, the stone says "FII" denoting its carver and reads
“Tartan Day 1998-2012.” The top of the stone depicts the Wabash
River and a Celtic Knot, which symbolizes eternity. The rear of
the stone has the following inscription: “FII VI 2012” with a
line under the “VI.” This signifies that the stone was carved by
Frank Maurer Jr. in June of 2012. The line under the “VI”
indicates the use of a carbide