Nebraska
37th State (March 1, 1867), the midwest U.S.
State Abbreviation: NE
Nickname: Cornhusker State, Beef State, and The Tree Planter State
Origin of Name: From an Oto Indian word meaning flat water.
Nebraska State:
Capital: Lincoln
Motto: Equality Before the Law
American Folk Dance: Square Dance
Beverage: Milk
Ballad: "A Place Like Nebraska" by Sol Kutler
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Fish: Channel Catfish
Flower: Goldenrod
Gemstone: Blue Chalcedony
Insect: Honeybee
Mammal: White-tailed Deer
Rock: Prairie Agate
Soft Drink: Kool-Aid
Song:
Tree: Eastern Cottonwood
Famous Nebraskans
Color pages on Famous Nebraskans, Nebraska Symbols, and more.
Sites to See
Descriptions of Nebraska Wildlife
Virtual Tour
Color Page
Nebraska State Flag
Legendary folklore character
Tall Tales
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