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Map of the United States showing the state nicknames as hogs. Lithograph by Mackwitz, St. Louis, 1884. The following is a table of U.S. state, federal district and territory nicknames, including officially adopted nicknames and other traditional nicknames for the 50 U.S. states, the U.S. federal district, as well as five U.S. territories.
Flag of Iowa: Specified in Iowa Code - Title I Chapter IB [2] 1921 Flower: Wild Rose: No one species is established by the legislature, but the wild prairie rose (Rosa arkansana — synonym: Rosa pratincola) is most often used. 1897 Rock: Geode: 1967 Seal: Seal of Iowa
Arizona: Grand Canyon State. Arizona's premier natural feature is the perfect pick for the state's straightforward nickname. The Grand Canyon's formation began 2 billion years ago with a base of ...
State nickname: The Hawkeye State: State bird: Eastern Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) State flower: Wild Prairie Rose (Rosa pratincola) State grass: Bluebunch Wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata) State tree: Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) State rock: Geode: State soil: Tama: State song: The Song of Iowa: State tartan: Iowa State Tartan: Commemorative U.S ...
New York: The Empire State. The nickname "Empire State" is believed to have origins dating back to a letter written by George Washington in 1785, where he praised New York's resilience and ...
Why is Iowa State called the Cyclones? Name was coined by a newspaper in 1895: Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...
Mr. C (full name: Mr. Commodore) – mascot of the Vanderbilt Commodores; Mr. Wuf and Mrs. Wuf – wolves, co-mascots of the NC State Wolfpack; they were married during halftime of the NC State-Wake Forest game on February 28, 1981 [29] Mocsie – mascot of the Florida Southern Moccasins; Moe – kangaroo mascot of the VMI Keydets
Every state has its own unique symbols, like state animal, state flower, and state motto. The U.S. Government Publishing Office recognizes the following demonyms as the official nicknames for ...