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Nebraska

Cornhusker State · Capital: Lincoln

Cornhusker State. Capital: Lincoln. From the Omaha Indian word, meaning flat or broad river

Entered the Union · Mar. 1, 1867
Capital
Lincoln
Entered Union
186737th state
Nickname
Cornhusker State
Median Income
$50,296
Median Age
35.3years

Basic Information

Cornhusker State
NE
Postal Abbreviation
Natives: Nebraskan
35.3yrs
Median Age
Driving age 16 · majority 19
$50,296
Median Household Income

State Symbols

Nickname
Cornhusker State
Motto
“Equality Before the Law”
State Song
“Beautiful Nebraska”

Origins

Capital
Lincoln
Entered the Union
Mar. 1, 1867 (37th)
Origin of the Name
From the Omaha Indian word, meaning flat or broad river

Economy

Industry & enterprise
Agriculture
beefcornhaysorghumsoybeanssugar beetswheat
Mining
natural gaspetroleumsand and gravel
Manufacturing
chemicalselectronicsfood processinginstrumentsmachinerymetal products. -

Cities

Largest cities by population

Largest Cities

History

1812 — today

Famous People

Born or made in Nebraska
Marlon BrandoWilliam Jennings BryanWarren BuffettJohnny CarsonDick CavettRichard B. CheneyHenry FondaGerald FordMelvin LairdMalcolm XJohn J. PershingNebraska National Sites

National Sites

Parks & landmarks
01

Agate Fossil Beds National Park

This park preserved the fossil beds in Western Nebraska. It includes a visitor center and museum.

02

Chimney Rock National Historic Site

Chimney Rock was a landmark for pioneers traveling on the Oregon Trail.

03

Homestead National Monument

This monument celebrates the first land settled under the Homestead Act. Daniel Freemand and his wife Agnes settled this land.

04

Scott’s Bluff National Monument

This park which covers 2,998 acres and preserves a part of the Oregon Trail. Scotts Bluff was also an important stop for the Pony Express and the Overland Stage.

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