USA History
Nebraska
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: March 1, 1867
Capital: Lincoln
Known as: Cornhusker State, Tree Planters State
Motto: Equality Before the Law
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Insect: Honeybee
Flower: Goldenrod
Gem: Blue Chalcedony (agate)
Stone: Prairie Agate
Song: "Beautiful Nebraska"
Tree: Cottonwood
Area: 77,359 Square miles
Number of Counties: 93
Highest point: 5,424 feet (Johnson Township)
Lowest point: 480 feet (Misouri River)