The state's name means Indian Land or Land of the Indians, named so for the Indian tribes that lived there when white settlers arrived. While its meaning might be simple enough, the way it got the name is a little more interesting.
600 Square Foot Playground with 6-Inch Depth (ASTM F1292-99) Play Safe Surfacing Rubber Playground Mulch cost $42.00 more, over a five year period, when compared to hardwood mulch. This does not take into account the costs for upkeep and maintenance of replacing the wood chips two times per year, each year for the 5-year period.
Cost comparison using a 100 sq. ft. island at a 1 1/2 to 2-inch depth. Note: Rubber Playground Mulch and Hardwood Mulch installed at a depth of 6-inches for Critical Fall Height per the testing of SGS US Testing Companys ASTM F 1292-99 for Impact Attenuation.