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The first Nebraska "State" Fair occurred while Nebraska was still a U.S. territory, from September 21–23, 1859 in Nebraska City. [2] Another event wasn't held until October 7–9, 1868, by which time Nebraska had become a state. The fair was again held in Nebraska City in 1869, before moving to Brownville in 1870 and 1871.
To keep the state fair in Omaha, the Commercial Club provided financial support for an adequate transportation system and for improved buildings for the 1895 state fair. It also organized a new festival in the style of Mardi Gras in New Orleans , which had similarly inspired the Veiled Prophet celebration in St. Louis [ 4 ]
The Seal of Nebraska: 1867 Flower: Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) [1] 1895 Poet laureate: John Neihardt: 1921 Flag: A blue background with the seal of Nebraska superimposed on the center. 1925 Bird: Western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) 1929 Nickname: Cornhusker State 1945 Symbol: A covered wagon pulled by a pair of oxen. 1963 Slogan
Preston Poling won third place for his adult-themed miniatures entry at the 2024 Kentucky State Fair before it was deemed inappropriate and removed. Kentucky artist gets cheeky, goes viral with ...
University of Nebraska established by the State with a land grant of about 130,000 acres. Wyuka Cemetery established by the State as a State cemetery. [8] Nebraska State Penitentiary opens. 1870. June 6, Burlington and Missouri River Railroad's first train arrives in Lincoln. July, Police force formed. [9]
The North Georgia State Fair, Presented by Superior Plumbing, kicked off with the pageant and opened for 11 days at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Some 50 contestants in six age groups modeled ...
"Slow Fade" is a song by Christian rock band Casting Crowns. Written by Mark Hall , it was released as the third single from Casting Crowns' 2007 studio album The Altar and the Door . Written after the public falls from grace of several church leaders, "Slow Fade" is a cautionary tale against making the wrong choices.
The Altar and the Door is the third studio album by American Christian rock band Casting Crowns, released on August 28, 2007 on Beach Street Records and Reunion Records. Produced by Mark A. Miller, the album was inspired by lead singer Mark Hall 's experience looking at the MySpace pages of his youth ministry students.