Nebraska (U.S. state)

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Nebraska is a great plains state in the central United States of America. The name is derived from a native american word meaning "flat water" referring to the Platte River which flows across the state.

Known as "the Cornhusker state" Nebraska is a major producer of agricultural products. The state bird is the Western Meadowlark. The state flower is the Goldenrod.

History

Nebraska became a U.S. Territory in 1854 with the seat of territorial government in Omaha. Nebraska became the 37th state to join the USA on March 1, 1867 when President Andrew Johnson signed its statehood bill. With statehood came a new capital. The tiny village of Lancaster was renamed Lincoln after the recently assassinated President and was made the new capital.

The first state capitol building was completed in December 1868 just in time for the 1869 legislative session to be held in the new building.

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Nebraska State Facts