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History | Symbols | Interesting Facts | Famous People
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 Nebraska |
 Nebraska State Flag |
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State Bird: Western Meadowlark State Animal: White-tailed Deer State Fish: Channel Catfish State Insect: Honey Bee State Grass: Little Bluestem State Flower: Goldenrod State Tree: Cottonwood State Fossil: Mammoths |
State Rock: Blue Chalcedony and Prairie Agate State Song: "Beautiful Nebraska" Motto: "Equality before the law" Origin of State Name: Nebrathka, meaning flat water, was the Oto name for the Platte River, which runs through the state. Nickname for State: The Cornhusker State. Nebraska's nickname refers to its chief agricultural crop. Nickname for residents: Nebraskans |