Every state in the United States as an official (or sometimes several unofficial) nickname, but how many do you know? Here ...

American students learned the basics of the state they call home in elementary school – its capital, Senators, state animal and flag. Each state boasts unique symbols based on its history and greatest ...

(STACKER) – U.S. history buffs might be experts on the details of state geography and capitals, but fewer may claim to know each of the 50 states’ nicknames. Every state has one, whether it’s official ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state’s nickname. Where states had multiple nicknames throughout history, the one ...

From notable historical facts to remarkable geographic features, state nicknames convey the unique culture and identity of each state Name that state Oklahoma is “The Sooner State.” Montana is “The ...

Our dependence on the environment is so ingrained in human culture that we acknowledge connections with nature in a diversity ...

Every four years, the presidential race provides an opportunity for a refresher course on state nicknames. Commentator John Carroll offers his view of these adopted names. Louisiana is officially ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname. Where states had multiple nicknames throughout history, the one ...

Instead, both of the state's most common nicknames hark back to the Civil War, with "Yellowhammer" referencing Alabama soldiers' uniforms, which were trimmed with yellow, and "Heart of Dixie" ...

The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's ...