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NENebraska State Symbols
Nebraska's official symbols
Nickname
The Cornhusker State
State bird
Western Meadowlark
State flower
Goldenrod
State tree
Cottonwood
State motto
Equality before the law
State song
Beautiful Nebraska
Capital
Lincoln
Statehood year
1867
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Nebraska got its nickname
Nebraska is best known as "The Cornhusker State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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