In this video I talk about the nickname that each US State is known by. Understanding the origin and meaning of those nicknames, why they were given to the state, if they still apply today, and how some have changed throughout history.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Why States’ Nicknames Matter
01:41 Nicknames Map Overview
02:25 Alabama (Yellowhammer)
02:48 Alaska (Last Frontier)
03:06 Arizona (Grand Canyon)
03:17 Arkansas (Natural)
03:33 California (Golden)
03:42 Colorado (Centennial)
03:54 Connecticut (Constitution)
04:33 Delaware (First / Diamond)
04:52 Florida (Sunshine)
05:21 Georgia (Peach)
05:55 Hawaii (Aloha)
06:18 Idaho (Gem)
06:33 Illinois (Prairie)
06:47 Indiana (Hoosier)
07:18 Iowa (Hawkeye)
07:34 Kansas (Sunflower)
07:39 Kentucky (Bluegrass)
07:50 Louisiana (Pelican)
07:59 Maine (Pine Tree)
08:03 Maryland (Old Line / Free)
08:24 Massachusetts (Bay)
08:36 Michigan (Wolverine)
08:59 Minnesota (North Star)
09:07 Mississippi (Magnolia)
09:11 Missouri (Show Me)
09:32 Montana (Treasure)
09:39 Nebraska (Cornhusker)
09:52 Nevada (Silver)
10:01 New Hampshire (Granite)
10:06 New Jersey (Garden)
10:14 New Mexico (Land Of Enchantment)
10:25 New York (Empire)
10:41 North Carolina (Tar Heel)
10:48 North Dakota (Peace Garden)
11:00 Ohio (Buckeye)
11:06 Oklahoma (Sooner)
11:25 Oregon (Beaver)
11:32 Pennsylvania (Keystone)
11:53 Rhode Island (Ocean)
11:59 South Carolina (Palmetto)
12:06 South Dakota (Mount Rushmore)
12:12 Tennessee (Volunteer)
12:25 Texas (Lone Star)
12:41 Utah (Beehive)
12:49 Vermont (Green Mountain)
13:05 Virginia (Old Dominion)
13:12 Washington (Evergreen)
13:17 West Virginia (Mountain)
13:24 Wisconsin (Badger)
13:41 Wyoming (Equality)
13:48 Summary
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