Historic Facts/Origins
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State Mottos & Nicknames
Local Traditions
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More than 100 colonists took part in a taxation rebellion in this state.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
200
This state’s farm fields were paid homage in “Field of Dreams.”
What is Iowa?
200
“The Crossroads of America”
Indiana
200
The largest city in this state celebrates their Irish heritage by dying the river green.
What is Illinois?
200
Home of famous Old Faithful
What is Wyoming?
200
Home to "the Keys."
What is Florida?
400
In 1893, Katherine Lee Bates wrote the poem, “America,” based on her peak visit in this state. It was later turned into the anthem "America the Beautiful."
What is Colorado
400
This state’s shape is best known as “the mitten.”
What is Michigan?
400
The Sunflower State
What is Kansas?
400
Large celebrations in this state include:
Beads, crawfish, gumbo, masks, zydeco music
What is Louisiana? Mardi Gras
400
This state is the USA’s smallest.
What is Rhode Island?
400
Best known for: Cruises, whales, Denali
What is Alaska?
600
The first permanent (successful) English settlement in America was in this state.
What is Virginia (Jamestown)?
600
Much of this state’s northern area is dominated by a region of plateaus called the Ozarks.
What is Arkansas?
600
"Live Free or Die"
What is New Hampshire?
600
Drawing from its dark past, a city in this state is a witchy mecca, especially celebrated in October.
What is Massachusetts? (Salem)
600
This was the first state to grant women the ability to vote (51 years before women could vote nationwide).
What is Wyoming?
In 1890, the territory became the 44th state and the first state to have full voting rights for women.
600
Barrel falls
What is New York? Niagara Falls
800
Daniel Boone became a folk hero of this state.
What is Kentucky?
800
The Okefenokee Swamp borders these two states.
What is Florida & Georgia?
800
The Palmetto State
What is South Carolina?
800
What is Washington? {Seattle is the home to Starbucks and other major coffee houses.}
800
The largest steel-arch span bridge was finished in 1977 and is located in this state.
What is West Virginia?
New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. Completed and dedicated in October 1977, it was the world's longest single-span steel arch bridge for 26 years and remains the longest steel span bridge in the Western Hemisphere.
800
Continental Divide, Rocky Mtns, Mile-High
What is Colorado?
1000
In 1868, the Sioux were “given” ownership to sacred land in this state (it was later taken away by Congress).
What is South Dakota (the Black Hills)?
1000
The Serpent Mound, a giant earthen mound created between 900 & 2000 years ago, is in this state.
What is Ohio?
1000
The Silver State
What is Nevada?
1000
America’s biggest independent film festival is held here.
What is Utah?
The Sundance Film Festival is held in Park City, Utah.
1000
What is recognized as the first state in the USA?
What is Delaware?
On December 7, 1787, it became the first of the original 13 colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution, earning it the official nickname "The First State"
1000
This sweet saltwater treat was first served in 1883 at a coastal destination in this state.
What is New Jersey?
Atlantic City New Jersey.